BA (Hons) Early Years and Primary Practice with Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner (Progression Route) at University of Suffolk

Programme overview

“We must look to the children as a vehicle for bringing change to humanity.” (Maria Montessori) It has been noted in several contexts that children of today will become leaders of tomorrow. Thus, all those that work with, care for, and support children’s holistic development from 0-12 years of age, have a great responsibility to undertake.

Faculty: School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology | Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Therapies, Mental Health, and SEND, Education Schooling and Society, Independent Project, Leading as a Graduate Practitioner.

Career pathways

There are many and varied pathways for progression for graduates of the BA (Hons) Early Years and Primary Practice degree and all successful students will have enhanced employability in the childcare sector. Future employment opportunities exist in schools, children's centres, playgroups, nurseries, social care, and voluntary organisations.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: FdA or FdSc (or equivalent). FdA or FdSc (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or Level 2 equivalents). Students are required to be in suitable paid or voluntary employment with children for a minimum of 6(PT)/12(FT) hours per week and hold a satisfactory Enhanced CRB or Disclosure & Barring Service check. IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. English Language Requirements explained; International Home; Residence; Select your country of residence; Afghanistan Algeria Angola Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas; Bahrain Bangladesh; Barbados; Belgium; Benin Bermuda Bolivia Botswana Brazil; Brunei; Bulgaria Cameroon; Canada Cayman Islands; Chile; China Colombia Croatia Cyprus; Czechia Denmark; Ecuador Egypt; Estonia Ethiopia European Baccalaureate; Finland France; Germany; Ghana Greece; Hong Kong; Hungary; India Indonesia Iran Iraq; Ireland Israel; Italy; Ivory Coast; Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-to-university

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