Early Childhood with Montessori Pedagogy (Level 6 Top Up) BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
The BA (Hons) Early Childhood with Montessori Pedagogy (Level 6 Top Up) provides an excellent progression route for students with a Foundation degree in Montessori Pedagogy. It can be completed either 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Our early childhood studies degree will advance your career prospects and give you a fascinating insight and critical appreciation of Montessori pedagogy within a wider early childhood studies perspective.
You will have the opportunity to complete your own independent research project that addresses an issue, topic, or challenge within Montessori education. Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Progression route for holders of a Montessori Pedagogy Foundation degree
- Critical study of Montessori pedagogy within wider early childhood studies
- Independent research project on an issue in Montessori education
- Flexible completion over one year full-time or two years part-time
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 5.5 — 5.5 IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a Pre-sessional English course. The length of the course will depend on your current
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Montessori teacher
- Early years practitioner
- Nursery manager
- Early years leader
- Montessori setting manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year
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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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