This course is for students who have completed FdA Early Childhood Studies at University Centre at Blackburn College who wish to continue their studies at higher level and leave with a BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies qualification. You will study five modules in order to complete your course. You'll be required to complete four compulsory modules and will be able to choose the additional fifth module from a choice of three. This programme offers you the opportunity to explore in depth some of the most challenging and fundamental issues concerning young children and their families in the twenty-first century.

You will study five modules in order to complete your course. All students take a total of 120 credits per level. Level 6 Modules (there are 4 mandatory modules and 1 optional modules out of a choice of 3 as indicated by *) include: Communication and Relationships, Pedagogy and Policy, Developing Professionalism, Dissertation, Creativity in Early Childhood, Global and International Perspectives and Leading and Managing Quality Organisations.

You will be assessed throughout your course and will get ongoing feedback. Once or twice within each module you will then complete work, often at the end of the module, that is then graded. Examples of these assessments are: Essays, Seminars, Examinations, Portfolios, Dissertations, Reports, Individual presentation, Projects and mini-dissertations, Recap, Peer Assessment, Group assessment, Web Based Concept Maps, Professional Discussions, Case study assessments, Policy critiques, Collaborative tasks and Proposals. Each module is formally assessed through, for example, open-book test, individual and group presentation, essay, observation of practice, assessment of course work e.g. art portfolio, written report, reflective practice and portfolios of evidence.

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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: LX5H

Institution code: B40

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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In order to join the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top Up) programme you will need to have successfully completed Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree FdA. If you have received less than a Merit grade overall in your Foundation Degree you will be required to attend a guidance interview first to ensure you are fully prepared for the Top Up programme. Additional preparation for study at the Top Up programme may be required.

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