Early Childhood top-up at University of Warwick

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood top-up gives holders of a Foundation Degree or HND in Early Childhood a route to a full honours degree in just over a year, studied part-time alongside work. Teaching is face-to-face on campus on Monday evenings with up to four Saturday schools across the year.

Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning  |  Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Intake: March 2027  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study three key modules, culminating in an independent research investigation into an early childhood topic leading to recommendations for policy, research and practice. Assessment is by essays, a research proposal, an independent research project and a poster. Students complete 150 hours of practice, paid or voluntary, in a suitable early years setting (birth to 8).

Career pathways

Graduates can progress in education (teaching, educational leadership, inclusion and SEN, safeguarding), health (children's mental health, speech and language therapy, play therapy) and related fields, and are guaranteed an interview for the Early Years or Primary Core PGCE courses at Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education if they meet the entry requirements.

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