BEd (Hons) Education and Childhood Studies (1 year top-up)
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
Top up your foundation degree to a full Honours degree in one year, gaining practical skills while you learn. This programme has a strong emphasis on social justice – giving you the chance to make a difference to the lives of children. You’ll examine global perspectives in early childhood education and care and analyse alternative learning environments.
Our on-campus simulated early years learning environment gives you the chance to develop practical skills. This engaging, inclusive space incorporates a range of materials, resources and technology. Your training will include outdoor play and learning opportunities, including the option to study towards an accredited Forest School certification.
This prepares you to work outside with children, taking into account a range of extra needs, and gives you a valuable extra qualification. This course is designed to progress your professional pathway. You’ll graduate ready for further study at Master’s level and QTS if you wish.
Want to change lives? Start with yours.
Key highlights
- Strong emphasis on social justice and improving children's lives
- Explores global perspectives in early childhood education and care
- On-campus simulated early years learning environment for practical skills
- Option to study towards an accredited Forest School certification
- Outdoor play and learning training covering a range of extra needs
- Prepares you for Master's study and QTS if you wish
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill
Scholarships
Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship
UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.
Up to £2,000University of Hull Asia Studentship
This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Early years teacher
- Primary school teacher (after QTS)
- Nursery manager
- Forest School leader
- Early years practitioner
- Family support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,945 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 Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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