Applied Early Years Studies BA (Hons)
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
If you currently work in the early-years sector and have a relevant Foundation degree or equivalent in this field, this blended-learning top-up course will bring you up to a full Honours degree in as little as one year. It also allows you to put your learning into practice immediately, in your workplace. The course builds on the knowledge and skills you already have while developing your understanding of child development and early-years education from a variety of professional perspectives.
This blended-learning pathway enables you to study online, attending six Saturday study days per academic year at our Bedford campus. Blended-learning groups also have their own student society. Mock classrooms with specialist technology including a resourced early-years classroom leading to our Forest School and garden space
Key highlights
- Top-up from a Foundation degree to full Honours in one year
- Apply your learning immediately in your early-years workplace
- Explores child development from a variety of professional perspectives
- Blended learning online plus six Saturday study days on campus
- Dedicated student society for blended-learning groups
- Resourced early-years mock classroom leading to Forest School and garden
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Related Foundation Degree/HNDAn Enhanced DBS check is required
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Early years practitioner
- Nursery manager
- Early years teacher (with further training)
- Teaching assistant
- Family support worker
- Children's centre worker
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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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