BA (Hons) Early Childhood with Montessori Pedagogy (Level 6 Top Up) at University of East London

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood with Montessori Pedagogy (Level 6 Top Up) provides an excellent progression route for students with a Foundation degree in Montessori Pedagogy. It can be completed either 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Our early childhood studies degree will advance your career prospects and give you a fascinating insight and critical appreciation of Montessori pedagogy within a wider early childhood studies perspective.

Faculty: School of Childhood and Social Care  |  Department: Department of Early Childhood & Education  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course explores early childhood education with a focus on the Montessori approach. What is the Montessori approach? Modules include Practice module 5 Montessori Educational Setting, Practice module 6, Critical and Global Perspectives on Education, Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 3, Independent research project (Montessori).

Career pathways

This top-up degree is designed for practitioners already working in or around early years education, and graduates typically go on to roles in Montessori schools, or use their enhanced qualification to develop existing careers as teachers, headteachers or early years leaders. Wider destinations from the UEL early childhood community include childcare project managers, family support workers, play coordinators and classroom assistants across local government, the NHS, charities and day nurseries.

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