Course Summary

The BA (Hons) in Early Years is a one year ‘top-up’ course which has been designed for those who have completed the Foundation Degree in Early Years (or equivalent Early Years qualification at Level 5) and want to progress on to achieve a full Bachelor of Arts degree with honours (BA (Hons)). The qualification is designed for those working or wishing to work with children from birth, within the Early Years Foundation Stage, to the end of the Reception Year in Schools. It includes those working or wishing to work as nannies and child minders providing that the children being cared for are within the age range.

Course Details - Modules

The course consists of one year of study. During the year you will study three 20 credit modules and a 60 credit dissertation module, which will be an opportunity for in depth study and research on a subject of your choice. You will be assigned a personal tutor who will support you during the year. The remaining modules you will study are: Leadership and Management, Contemporary Issues and Learning in the Outdoor Environment. The contemporary issues module allows students to explore a range of current issues and focus on two in detail.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment includes essays, reports, individual and group presentations, case studies, research reports and several work-based assignments. These strategies are also designed to enable the development of key transferable skills in the workplace. There are no examinations.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: 1Z55

Institution code: P52

Campus Name: Peter Symonds College - Adult and Higher Education

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Applicants should have completed a Foundation Degree in Early Years or equivalent Early Years qualification at Level 5.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 5950.0 Whole course
Northern Ireland 5950.0 Whole course
Scotland 5950.0 Whole course
Wales 5950.0 Whole course

Additional Fee Information

Course fees are charged per annum and are provisional.

Provider information

Owens Road
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Winchester
SO22 6RX

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