BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education in Practice (Graduate Practitioner) (Grantham) at Lincoln Bishop University

Programme overview

Our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education in Practice (Graduate Practitioner) is a dynamic, work-based top-up degree designed for those who have already completed a relevant Foundation Degree or Higher Education Diploma. This one-year, in-person programme allows you to continue working or volunteering while you study, supporting your professional development and opening doors to sector-recognised Graduate Practitioner status.

Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Independent Study Part 1: Introduction to Research at Level 6, Critical Issues in Professional Practice, Leadership in Professional Contexts, Pedagogy and Practice in Early Childhood Education, Independent Study: Part 2, End of Programme Graduate Practitioner Competencies.

Career pathways

Graduates are well-prepared for a range of roles in early years education, care, and support services, including leadership positions in nurseries, schools, children’s centres, and community projects. The award also facilitates progression into postgraduate study, such as PGCE or MA programmes, as well as specialist roles in education, safeguarding, and children’s services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: UCAS points 96. Typically, 240 HE credits from a Foundation Degree or Higher Education Diploma in a relevant field. Level 2 qualification in English (or equivalent). At least three years of experience in a voluntary or paid role working with children. Current voluntary or paid employment in a relevant setting for a minimum of 360 hours per academic year (equivalent to 12 hours per week). Completion and submission of a signed Workplace Agreement, endorsed by your employer or manager, confirming DBS clearance and support for your studies

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). BA/BSc (Hons) full-time; 2026/27 rate from the university tuition fee table; 2027 entry undergraduate fees are to be confirmed following a DfE announcement. Source

International applicants: GBP 14,380 a year (2026/27). BA/BSc (Hons) full-time; 2026/27 rate from the university tuition fee table; 2027 entry undergraduate fees are to be confirmed following a DfE announcement. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/aaab2ca5-6eb3-497a-b861-daeaec05c09f/early-childhood-education-in-practice-graduate-practitioner-top-up-grantham?studyYear=2026

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