The BA (Hons) Early Years Practice aims to reflect the common core of knowledge, skills, values and attitudes required by those working with young children in early years' settings, schools and other areas of children's services.
In particular, the BA (Hons) (Top-up) aims to equip learners with the subject knowledge, understanding, characteristics and skills described in the QAA Early Childhood Studies Benchmark Statements (2014) and associated with the children's workforce.
Covering a range of modules, including the early childhood professional, principles and pedagogy in early childhood and international perspectives in early childhood, this degree provides you with the opportunity to explore theoretical concepts in a research context and to apply the principles of informed evidence and ethical practice.
Course Details - Modules
Please visit our website for information on available modules.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment is a vital part of the teaching/learning process and the feedback that is provided is a key element of the teaching provided by tutors. Assessment methods include examinations, coursework/assignments and group work tasks.
The diversity of assessments used encourages the development of a range of skills, whilst allowing you to build on your strengths.
Assessments will include a variety of formal, informal, formative and summative techniques and the assessment of each element of the study will be specified within individual module specifications.
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:
X325
Institution code:
S51
Campus Name:
University Centre St Helens
Campus code:
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
UCAS points gained from FdA Early Years Practice or level 5 equivalent. All applicants should also hold a full and relevant level 3 early years qualification.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
