Early Childhood Studies (New College Swindon)

Oxford Brookes University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

N/A

About this course

The Early Childhood Studies one-year top-up course builds on your previous early years study giving you the chance to complete an honours degree. So if you love children and want to work with them, this course will help to get you there.

Studying Early Years gives you the opportunity to work in a wide range of careers, such as:

  • Children's Centre Worker

  • Nursery Nurse

  • Lead Practitioner.

    This course is taught at four of our partner colleges:

  • Solihull College

  • New College Swindon, will be open to recruitment for 2023 entry only.

  • Abingdon and Witney College

  • Wiltshire College and University Centre - full time - part time.

    You may wish to continue your studies through progression to Early Years Teacher (EYT). Or beyond to become involved in research or academia.

    To apply for this course you will have completed the foundation degree in Early Years. Or equivalent Level 5 sector-endorsed qualification foundation degree.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades N/A

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2461 Social workers
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Swindon
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies