BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education in Practice (LETTA) at Lincoln Bishop University

Programme overview

Our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education in Practice is a dynamic, work-based top-up degree designed for professionals who have already completed a Foundation Degree or Higher Education Diploma in a relevant field. With weekly, in-person sessions and flexible study options, you can continue working or volunteering while deepening your expertise and gaining a full honours degree in just one year!

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.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme are prepared for a wide range of roles in early years education, children’s centres, community projects, and leadership positions within the sector. The degree also opens doors to postgraduate study, including PGCE routes for teaching, MA programmes in Early Childhood, Educational Leadership and Management and other research-based qualifications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

240 HE credits from a Foundation Degree or Higher Education Diploma in a relevant field At least three years of experience in a voluntary or paid role working with children Current (or prospective) employment or volunteering in a relevant setting for a minimum of 360 hours per academic year (approx. 12 hours per week) Completed and signed Workplace Agreement Form, endorsed by your employer or manager, confirming DBS clearance

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/9011f8d1-98d6-44d3-b303-a7dae3fd1bb4/early-childhood-education-in-practice-letta?studyYear=2026

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