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BA (Hons) Early Learning and Childcare (top up one-year honours) at University of the Highlands and Islands

University of the Highlands and Islands, United Kingdom

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Early Learning and Childcare (top up one-year honours) adds an honours year to the three-year BA Graduate Apprenticeship, for accreditation at SCQF level 10 and progression to postgraduate study. It is studied fully online from anywhere in the UK and supports the provision of high-quality childcare and early learning.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Dissertation, Personal and professional reflection, Professional reflection and Globalised view of childcare, together with Developmental disorders and Child and adolescent mental health.

Career pathways

Practitioner in the childhood and early years sector; progression to PGDE Primary (English Medium), PgDip Primary Education or PgDip Social Work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed the BA Early Learning and Childcare (Graduate Apprenticeship). Not open to international applicants requiring a Student Route visa.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students, full-time per year (120 credits) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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