Course summary
Designed to turn your Level 5 qualification – such as a diploma, teaching apprenticeship or foundation degree – into a full Bachelor’s degree. If you haven't already got a level 5 you may be interested in our Education Foundation courses. Our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (top-up) programme has been designed to offer those who want to develop their career working with younger children an opportunity to gain a qualification which combines academic knowledge and practical skills. This programme will help to develop professional skills and knowledge currently in demand across the early years sector such as partnership working, leadership and understanding of educational psychology. You'll study how children develop, as well as factors which affect their learning and development, child psychology and the services which support wellbeing and psychological health. The programme will also provide you with a broader understanding of early years policy and practice and how this can be managed and developed effectively within your own and wider settings. Through the course you have opportunities to take part in work-based learning with placement opportunities, during which you’ll be encouraged to be critically reflective of your own impact in the workplace. *UCP are currently working with the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network in order to gain recognition of this degree pathways and certification of Graduate Practitioner Competencies at Level 6 for our graduates on completion, which is also recognised by the Department for Education’s Career Progression for the Early Years Workforce. This will then qualify you to work as an Early Years Educator and you'll develop a portfolio of evidence of your skills and practice at Level 6 to present to Early Years employers. This will be subject to approval, please contact UCP or the course team for the latest information. BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies provides a great pathway to postgraduate study and to Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or initial teacher training programmes across the education sector. The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 20 students. What can this course lead to? After graduating, you will be able to gain a position as a Teaching Assistant within in Primary or Secondary schools. You will also be able to apply for a PGCE in Primary or Secondary Education, or apply for an MA in a field related to education. Previous students have also been offered places in the School Direct and Teach East programmes, and have progressed to teaching roles via this route. Other career options related to Education can include working in the Education Department of a local council or going on to work in education based research.
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 6) Families, Communities and Partnership Working (15 credits) Individual Needs and Educational Psychology (30 credits) Leadership & Management in the Early Years (15 Credits) Undergraduate Research Project (30 Credits) Advanced Professional Practice: The Early Years (30 credits)
Assessment method
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 6) 100% Coursework The following classifications are determined by the above calculation: 70%+ First 60-69% 2:1 50-59% 2:2 40-49% Third
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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:
- X303
- Institution code:
- P56
- Campus name:
- University Centre Peterborough
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, UCP are currently not able to recruit International Students. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £8250 | Year 1 |
England | £8250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £8250 | 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
Provider information
University Centre Peterborough
University Centre Peterborough
Park Crescent
Peterborough
PE1 4DZ