BA Early Childhood Studies Top-Up

The BA Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) at London Metropolitan University is for students who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, or an equivalent qualification. This course is the final year of an undergraduate degree and is designed for those who want to finish their studies in London.

This degree focuses on the links between theory and practice and on developing your professional and academic skills. You will study children's play, development, and learning from birth to six years old and how this impacts early childhood settings.

The course includes assessed practice, where tutors will visit and appraise you in a professional setting. This is an important step towards getting a license to practice.

The BA Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) course from London Metropolitan University will give you the skills you need to work with children and families and to be an advocate for their rights and wellbeing.

London Metropolitan University (London Met) is a public university in London, England. It was established in 2002 from the merger of two other universities. London Met is well-regarded for its practical teaching and for preparing students for their careers.

Many of its courses are developed with input from employers to ensure students acquire the skills that are needed in the workplace. The university also provides many opportunities for students to get work placements.

The university's main goal is to provide an excellent education and support students from all walks of life.

To study this course, you should meet one of the following requirements:

Grade Requirements:

• 240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject.
• 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/ BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native speakers of English are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with at least 5.5 in each of the four components.

London Metropolitan University offers several scholarships to help international students with their tuition fees. These awards are usually based on a student's academic performance.

For example, the Global Opportunities Scholarship is for students from other countries who are beginning a course at London Met. This scholarship gives a £1,000 discount on the tuition fees for the first year of study.

Graduates of the BA Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) from London Metropolitan University are fit for employment in roles such as the following:

• Early Years Teacher
• Child Life Specialist
• Childcare Centre Director
• Special Education Teacher
• Family Support Worker

You can decide to apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university. If you have any questions about this process, don’t hesitate to reach out to our experienced counsellors at AHZ.