University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College
Early Childhood Studies (Top-up)
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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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
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Provider information
Bath Road
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Bridgwater
TA6 4PZ
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