BA Professional Practice: Early Childhood Studies Top-Up
Course overview
Professional Practice: Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) is a full-time undergraduate top-up degree that runs for one year. It helps students gain understanding by looking at present-day challenges in child care, education, health, and family welfare. The programme requires a student to work in a related job for at least two days a week while studying.
The course is structured to be taught in three phases: Preparation (pre-recorded materials), Live (interactive, in-person sessions), and Post (follow-up activities). This is called a blended learning approach with an assessment approach that allows students to show their abilities in different ways.
The programme will develop a student's skills in areas such as child advocacy, holistic development, child protection, professional development, child support and wellness, partnering with parents, and inclusive practice. Students will earn double certification after the programme, a BA (Hons) Professional Practice: Early Childhood Studies degree and an Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Certificate (ECGPC).
Entry requirements
Candidates need the support of their employer and a written reference that confirms their DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check has been completed
Grade Requirements:
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Candidates should have a Foundation degree or Level 5 qualification in a related subject.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with no score below 5.5.
- TOEFL is also an accepted test score.
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
All Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%, excluding PGCE Provider-led, School Direct or SCITT courses.
Sanctuary Scholarship
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BA Professional Practice: Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) from Leeds Trinity University can work as:
- Early Years Practitioner
- Nursery Manager
- Family Support Worker
- Children’s Centre Coordinator
- Play Therapist
Cost of study
For the academic year 2025/26, the tuition fee for the BA Professional Practice: Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) programme at Leeds Trinity University is £12,000.
Admission
Admission to the BA Professional Practice: Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) programme is made through UCAS. We at AHZ can assist you with your application process.
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