BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care (1 year top-up) at University of Hull

Programme overview

A one-year top-up that takes a foundation degree to a full BA (Hons) for early years practitioners. It focuses on learning theories for children aged 0-8 and is taught in the evenings so students can stay in paid or voluntary work with children throughout.

What you will study

Compulsory modules cover International Perspectives in Early Childhood Education and Care, Enabling Environments, The Graduate Practitioner, Voice of the Child and a 40-credit dissertation. Students can also study towards an accredited Forest School certification and Graduate Practitioner Status.

Career pathways

Graduates progress as early years practitioners, support children with additional needs, move into community, social or family support work, or continue to postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level 5 sector-specific qualification such as an early years sector-endorsed foundation degree plus some experience of working with 0-8 year-olds; or a foundation degree plus substantial experience with 0-8 year-olds; or a vocational degree plus substantial experience with 0-8 year-olds in a non-educational role (for example, health visitor). English Language/Literature at grade 4/C or above. GCSE or equivalent Level 2 Maths grade C/4 is required for Graduate Practitioner Status. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required, and applicants must be working or volunteering in a setting with children aged 0-8. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee for 2027 entry. Programme is part-time in structure: 80 credits in year 1 and 40 credits in year 2, with two-thirds of fees in year 1 and one-third in year 2. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,520 a year (2027/28). International fee for 2027 entry. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/518b6558-a92a-bb44-cc73-27181d3c9a08

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