Early Childhood Education and Care (Top-Up)

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care (Top-Up) degree enables experienced practitioners with a Foundation Degree in Early Years/Early Childhood Studies, teaching and learning and other equivalent foundation degrees in early childhood studies to enter the course directly at BA stage.

Entry requirements Successful completion of Level 5 foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies or equivalent.

Grade C/ 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Working or volunteering (placement) in the Early Years setting

You must be over 18 years of age and should be employed within the sector, either paid or unpaid, for a minimum of 180 hours over the duration of the course.

You will also need a work based mentor (You will also receive workplace visits from your tutors)

Successful completion of DBS