Course Summary

Whether experienced in the Early Years sector or not, if you are committed to making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families, the Top-Up Degree in Early Childhood Studies is the perfect programme to enhance your career opportunities. You will develop skills as a critically reflective practitioner and learn to be a visionary leader needed for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. Progression opportunities You could secure employment in family support and projects working in a range of early years settings including children’s centre worker, Home/School Liaison Officer, Early Years Practitioner or a role within a primary school. The Honours Degree could also lead to management and leadership roles within early years settings, children’s centres and schools. Post-graduate qualifications such as a PGCE are also a possibility.

Course Details - Modules

The modules studied may include: • Concepts of Childhood • Global Perspectives on Education • The Creative Reflective Practitioner • Contemporary Discourses in Early Years • Dissertation

Course Details – Assessment Method

There are no exams on this programme, each module is assessed by means of assignments – reflective essay, learning and development resources, and presentations. Teaching sessions take the form of short lectures, supervised discussions, small group work and guest speakers.

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: X310

Institution code: B70

Campus Name: Taunton Campus

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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 must have a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent Level 5 in an appropriate discipline. Applicants are required to also have 5 GCSEs 4-9 (A*-C) including English Language and Maths or an equivalent L2

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

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Provider information

Bath Road
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Bridgwater
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