Applied Early Years Studies (Top up)

If you currently work in the early years sector and have a relevant Foundation degree or equivalent in this field, this top-up course will bring you up to a full Honours degree in just one year. It also allows you to put your learning into practice immediately, in your workplace. The course builds on the knowledge and skills you have already have while developing your understanding of child development and early years education from a variety of professional perspectives.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

Mock classroom with specialist technology

Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting

Access to four-storey library, open outside of taught sessions.

Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations

Your Student Experience

Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where academic staffget to know you well

Support from your own personal tutor, a subject and/or placement mentor, a unit and course coordinator, and the additional support of our experienced library staff with whatever you may need on your student journey.

Opportunity to go on relevant field trips and attend relevant educational conferences.

Regular visits by professionals from schools and academy chains; SEN schools; local education authorities; and other agencies involved in broadening students understanding such as the NHS (neurodiversity), museums, local faith leaders and sports representatives.