Early Years Education & Care BA (Hons) (Top-up)
This one-year top-up degree is designed for students who have already completed a Foundation Degree in Early Years Education and Care (or a related qualification). The course will strengthen your academic writing, research and critical thinking skills while developing your confidence as a graduate leader.
At Craven College, you’ll learn how to lead practice, support high-quality provision and improve outcomes for children and families across a range of early years and children’s services. With small class sizes, personalised support and experienced tutors, you’ll benefit from a friendly and professional learning environment that helps you achieve your career goals.
Entry Requirements
- 240 credits from Early Years Education & Care FdA or other Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject area
- Relevant work experience
- Clear DBS
- Interview for external applicants
What you will study
This course is currently being revalidated and content may change
- Leadership and Management
- The Graduate Practitioner
- Dissertation (independent research project)
- Professional Practice and Inclusive Childhoods
- Working with Children and Families in the 21st Century
You will receive feedback on your formal assessments within four working weeks of the submission date. Your overall grade for the course and your BA (Hons) Degree classification is based on the marks obtained for all modules. More information can be found here: Student Information > Regulations
How you will study...
The course has a strong vocational focus and you will be taught through a combination of lectures, vocational projects, visits, case studies, individual and group tasks.
Alongside College attendance, you will be expected to undertake 10-12 hours of independent study each week, such as reading journal articles and books, undertaking research and preparing for assessments. Your independent study is supported by online resources managed by your module tutors, alongside the Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus and the College’s Study Support Team.
The average class size will be 8-10 students. You will also receive an individual tutorial session each semester. Your independent study is supported by the excellent Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus in addition to the College’s Study Support Centre.
What's Next?
Careers
- Teacher/ Teaching Assistant
- Family Support Worker
- Early Years Practitioner
- Nursery manager
