BA Children's Development and Learning (Top Up) at University of Reading

Programme overview

A vocational top-up degree that converts a Foundation Degree in Children's Development and Learning (or equivalent) to a full BA, for practitioners working with children aged 0 to 18 for at least 2.5 days a week. It is a work-based route to a broad education degree that enables progression to teacher training such as EYTS or QTS.

Faculty: Institute of Education | Duration: 1 year (top-up) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Children's Development, Reflective Leadership of Learning, Providing Children's Services and a Dissertation in Children's Development and Learning.

Career pathways

Provides a route to progress to teacher training (EYTS or QTS) and to roles in the children's workforce.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant Level 5 Foundation Degree or equivalent Level 5 qualification (such as DipHE, HND, Level 5 Award, Certificate, Diploma or NVQ) in a related field such as Children's Development and Learning, Children and Young People's Services, Health and Social Care or Teacher Assistant Apprenticeships. Applicants must work with children aged 0 to 18 for at least 2.5 days per week. Applicants who did not complete their Foundation Degree at Reading attend an interview. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5. Contextual offers are available.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,145 a year. UK/Republic of Ireland; students progressing directly from Reading's FD Children's Development and Learning pay 7,900 (2026/27 entry) Source

Duration: 1 year full-time

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