BA Early Childhood Studies Top-up
Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
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.
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
You will receive either a 25% or a 20% tuition fee scholarship, depending on your academic achievements.
High Achievers Scholarship
70% – 74% - £3,000, 75% – 80% £5,000, 81% and above Full award
International Scholarship Award
Automatic - £1,000
Up to £1,000Sustainable Development Award
Our Sustainable Development Award is open for applications from new international students starting on a full-time postgraduate course (e.g. MA/MSc courses), offering a £4,000 discount on your tuition fee.
Up to £4,000Women in Leadership Scholarship
A 25% discount of the full tuition fee cost for first year of study
Career opportunities
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
Cost of study
The full-time tuition fee for the BA Early Childhood Studies Top-up is £13,500 for the year.
Admission
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.
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