If your ambition is to enter an Early Years profession, and you have a Foundation Degree, get an Honours degree in just one year with this top up course. Develop your understanding of early education and child development in the family and society, choosing a research dissertation topic and much of the course content to suit your interests and circumstances. The Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons) is a top up (progression) course which builds on knowledge and skills gained from a previous, relevant Foundation Degree e.g. the University of Bedfordshire FD Early Years or a similar 240 credit course. Learn about early education, child development, and the developing child in their family and society and in local and global contexts. Study based on a holistic approach to learning and understanding the needs of children and builds on your experiences in the workplace. Develop your understanding the importance of education research and enquiry, and carry out research in your own area. Gain practical skills by undertaking work placements. Benefit from a course that provides a clear route into a professional graduate role in Early Years, through Early Years teacher status, primary initial teacher training or leadership and management.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: HF32

Institution code: B22

Campus Name: Bedford Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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This top-up year caters for students who have 240 credits from either our own University of Bedfordshire FdA Early Years Studies or an Early Years Studies course from another institution that would give 240 credits and has an element of direct practice with young children. Students with other relevant Level 5 qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis. Students are usually working or volunteering in settings where there are young children operating within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Candidates will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 67%

Go onto work and study: 82%

EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	13200.0	Year 1

Tuition fees are reviewed annually.

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