Early Years, Childhood and Family Studies (Top-Up) BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

On this top-up degree you'll critically apply theory to practice and evaluate current approaches to early years, childhood and family studies. Join a creative, interdisciplinary learning community exploring the socio-political context of ages 0-25.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology  |  Department: Education and Teacher Training  |  Duration: Distance Learning Full Time UK: 1 Year; Distance Learning Part Time UK: 2 Years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (top-up)  |  Intake: September, January  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will start the Early Years Top Up Degree by completing study skills aimed at revisiting or learning the academic skills required at Level 6. You will then study six modules that have been designed to support you and apply your studies around your area of interest and/or practice.

Career pathways

Successful graduates of the Early Years, Childhood and Family Studies Top-Up could progress onto the following Master’s and postgraduate courses: PGCE Primary Education QTS (5-11) MA Education MA Social Work MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Practice in Infant Mental Health and Wellbeing Upon completion, graduates of the Early Years, Childhood and Family Studies Top-Up could go onto careers in the following fields: Teaching Early Childhood Social work Youth work Mental Health Play Therapy

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