BA Early Childhood Studies Top-up

The BA Early Childhood Studies Top-up at University College Birmingham is a one-year full-time course specifically designed for individuals who have previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5). The course will help students top up their existing studies, providing them with a full degree qualification and an in-depth understanding of how children grow, develop, and learn.

As part of the top-up Early Childhood Studies course, students get to choose a topic they care about and do their own in-depth research project. Students will also get to learn essential skills for the workplace, focusing on leadership and management within the early years sector.

The course exposes students to real-world experiences as they get to complete a work placement to prepare them to be able to pursue a range of careers within the sector.

Located in Birmingham, UK, University College Birmingham (UCB) offers undergraduate degrees, including a BA in Early Childhood Studies Top-up, amongst various other degrees and programmes, which are often accredited by the University of Warwick.

University College Birmingham is known for its vocational focus and high levels of academic support and learning resources. According to a recent National Student Survey, a rating of 92% satisfaction was given in both areas.

Grade Requirements

• A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Early Years, Childcare or Advanced Practice with Children and Families, with 240 credits.
• European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer).

English Language Requirement

• The standard requirement for undergraduate degrees at University College Birmingham (BA/BSc) is an overall score equivalent to IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of a 5.5 score.

The full-time tuition fee for the BA Early Childhood Studies Top-up is £13,500 for the year.

University College Birmingham offers several scholarships and fee waivers for international students, including:

• Alumni Scholarship: For students progressing from the University’s International Foundation Diploma or an undergraduate to a postgraduate program (20-25% tuition fee scholarship).
• Continuation Scholarship: A £2,000 scholarship for all returning international undergraduate students in their 2nd and 3rd years of study (starting from 2025/26).
• Vice Chancellor's Award and Dean's Award: Prestigious scholarships recognising academic excellence and leadership qualities.
• Early Action Scholarship: Available to new international students who meet specific payment deadlines.

The following is a list of a few careers students could consider such as:

• Family Support Worker
• Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
• Further Training/Postgraduate Progression
• Early Years Teacher / Primary School Teacher
• Social Worker (NHS)
• Mental Health Nurse

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained advisors.