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BA (Hons) Early Years Childhood Studies (top-up) at University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

If you've already completed a Foundation Degree in Early Years Childhood Studies, this BA (Hons) top-up course is an opportunity to enhance your understanding of the theory and practice of early childhood. We'll support you as you develop higher-level skills and knowledge, ready to take on additional challenges and responsibilities.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 18 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, top-up (final-year entry)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Theories and Approaches to Learning in the Early Years, Developing Children's Health and Wellbeing, Leadership and Management in the Early Years, Research Methods, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies (top-up) graduates can enter a wide range of job sectors with an equally wide range of employers, including local authorities, local and national charities, state and independent schools, nurseries and health authorities.

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Entry requirements

You'll have successfully completed a relevant qualification at Level HE5, such as a Foundation Degree (FdA) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Early Years Childhood Studies, or a professional qualification at an equivalent level. You must be employed/secure employment relevant to the early years and childcare sector (paid or voluntary) for a minimum of two days a week. This course involves working with children and you must gain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting your studies. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration. We’d love to have an informal chat with you about this course, either over the phone or in person. If you wish to meet in person, please contact the programme leader to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 18 months part-time

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