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 am graduating with a Foundation Degree in Young Children’s Learning and Development.
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies