Course summary
The BA (Hons) in Early Years is a one year ‘top-up’ course which has been designed for those who have completed the Foundation Degree in Early Years (or equivalent Early Years qualification at Level 5) and want to progress on to achieve a full Bachelor of Arts degree with honours (BA (Hons)). The qualification is designed for those working or wishing to work with children from birth, within the Early Years Foundation Stage, to the end of the Reception Year in Schools. It includes those working or wishing to work as nannies and child minders providing that the children being cared for are within the age range.
Modules
The course consists of one year of study. During the year you will study four 20 credit modules and a 40 credit Research Project module, which will be an opportunity for in depth study and research on a subject of your choice. The remaining modules you will study are: Leadership and Management, Contemporary Issues, Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning and Learning in the Outdoor Environment. The contemporary issues module allows students to explore a range of current issues and focus on two in detail.
Assessment method
Assessment includes essays, reports, individual and group presentations, case studies, research reports and several work-based assignments. These strategies are also designed to enable the development of key transferable skills in the workplace. There are no examinations.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 1Z55
- Institution code:
- P52
- Campus name:
- Peter Symonds College - Adult and Higher Education
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Please note that we are unable to accept international applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Applicants should have completed a Foundation Degree in Early Years or equivalent Early Years qualification at Level 5.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5950* | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £5950* | Whole course |
| Scotland | £5950* | Whole course |
| Wales | £5950* | Whole course |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Course fees are charged per annum and are provisional.
Provider information
Peter Symonds' College
Owens Road
Winchester
SO22 6RX