BA (Hons) Education (Early Years) (Top-up)
Course Overview
You will study a range of theoretical modules, covering elements which will enhance your understanding of working with children in early years and primary education. You will have the opportunity to undertake a major study in education which will develop independent research skills and personal and professional competence in planning for and carrying out a project.
Modules studied include:
- Understanding Children's Health and Wellbeing
- Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Researching the Major Study
- Major study in Education
What You Will Study
You will study a range of theoretical modules, covering elements which will enhance your understanding of working with children in early years and primary education. You will have the opportunity to undertake a major study in education which will develop independent research skills and personal and professional competence in planning for and carrying out a project.
Modules studied include:
- Health and well-being
- Critical Issues in SEND
- Research methodologies
- Major study in education
Assessments vary and include essays, written reports, reflections, student-led seminars, presentations, and research reports.
Foundation Degree in Young Children’s Learning and Development or Early Years.
OR
Completion of the first two years of a BA (Hons) or an equivalent qualification such as a Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject.
Upon successful completion of your studies, progression onto the following postgraduate programmes may be of interest:
- Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYTS)
- Graduate Entry Mainstream Teacher Training
- Primary Education (Early Years and Key Stage 1)
- PGCE with QTS Teacher Training; Primary Education (General)
- PGCE with QTS Teacher training (Lifelong Learning)
- PGCE full-time Teacher training (Lifelong Learning)
- PGCE part-time Action Research for Education; MA Early Childhood Studies
- MA Education
- MA Leadership in Education and Public Services
- PgDip Education and Youth Work
- MA Youth and Community Work (Professional Studies)
I’ve developed personally and academically throughout my time on this course, gaining skills in referencing and writing essays as well as growing in confidence.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies