BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies (Progression route)
University of SuffolkEast Coast College (Great Yarmouth), United Kingdom
Course overview
The BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies (Progression Route) is an exciting programme enabling those working in early years to complete a full honours degree. The course is suitable as a pathway to primary school teaching providing you have achieve GCSE maths, English and Science. | You will study early intervention, child health and professional practice alongside their dissertation study. Topics offered for dissertation in previous years included identification of gifted and talented children, the value of home visiting in transitions and whether the school starting age is too young.
Future employment opportunities exist in schools, children's centres, playgroups, nurseries, social care and voluntary organisations. | Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.
Key highlights
- Tops up early years experience to a full honours degree
- Pathway to primary teaching with GCSE maths, English and science
- Modules in early intervention, child health and professional practice
- Independent dissertation on a chosen early childhood topic
- Typically only 1-2 campus days weekly, so you can keep working
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Early years practitioner
- Nursery manager
- Children's centre worker
- Primary school teacher (after further teacher training)
- Family support worker
- Playgroup leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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