Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) with Professional Practice BA (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

Programme overview

Early childhood, the quality of education, provision and care, and the roles and responsibilities of all those involved with young children, parents and families together have a significant influence on children’s achievement and life chances. There is growing recognition that early childhood and children’s experiences must be supported by a highly qualified workforce. The programme is specifically designed for students interested in working with young children.

Department: Education, Childhood and Professional Studies | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules – Year 3: Professional Practice, Exploring the Holistic World of Under 5'S, Research Project, Working Collaboratively With Families.

Career pathways

There are a wide range of career opportunities for graduates in the field of early years. This includes working in Children’s Centres, schools, nurseries, Social Services, Local Authority support teams, and charitable organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK home student applicants should have 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5, e.g. a relevant HND, a Foundation Degree in Early Years which is recognised as ‘Full and Relevant’ by the DfE, or a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification. The top up award is designed for Early Years Foundation Degree graduates or equivalent who already hold a relevant level 3 Early Years qualification, or a Foundation Degree classed as ‘Full and Relevant’ by the DfE, to enable them to progress to level 6 to achieve an Hons degree in Early Childhood Studies. You will need a letter from your employer confirming you have current and valid enhanced DBS in place or you will require a new DBS if the letter can’t be provided. International applicants: Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK students; full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2026/27). International students; full-time Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://my.newman.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=TAS1ECPP2NWFD&code2=0030

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