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Early Years (Top-up) at University Centre Calderdale College - UCAS

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Course summary

The BA (Hons) Early Years (top-up) is for people who are working with children and young people that have previously studied to and achieved a level 5 qualification in early years/childhood studies. This programme provides a progression route for students wishing to be part of the graduate children’s workforce of the future and it will be a significant step toward achieving Early Years Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Status should you wish. This sector is changing and evolving, it is envisaged that the new professional will be leading and shaping these changes. The programme team has worked in partnership with employers to develop a programme which is relevant and progressive allowing practitioners to further enhance their skills, knowledge and abilities. This programme should challenge and encourage you to ask questions of yourself and your role and deepen your understanding of early years.


How to apply

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

This is a level 6 entry programme and applicants will normally be expected to have an undergraduate qualification worth 240 credit points including FD Early Years or related area, of which 120 should be at level 5. All programmes of study are conducted and assessed in the English language. Hence, applicants seeking admission are expected to be able to communicate effectively in the English language. Suitably qualified overseas applicants may be required to evidence this by achieving a minimum of International English Language Testing System (IELTS 6.0) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL: 550 or equivalent). There are no appointed placements undertaken in this course however there is the expectation that potential students either be in Full or Part time employment, undertaking at least three days amounting in no less than 16 hours voluntary employment per week in an early years setting. Applicants who demonstrate in their UCAS application that they have met the academic requirements, thought about the appropriateness of the programme, have a clear idea of their progression route and have the relevant personal skills and qualities will be invited to interview. Calderdale College actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Learning. Applicants should also have a GCSE English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above. Those wishing to continue on to Primary Teaching qualifications following the course will need to have Maths and Science at GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 also.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.calderdale.ac.uk/courses/view/ba-hons-early-years-top-up-full-time

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview

Other

Students will be expected to have a voluntary placement or paid job, for no less than 16 hours employment per week, in an early years setting.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £7950 Year 1
International £7950 Year 1
Channel Islands £7950 Year 1
England £7950 Year 1
Northern Ireland £7950 Year 1
Scotland £7950 Year 1
Wales £7950 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Early Years (Top-up) at University Centre Calderdale College - UCAS