Early Childhood (Top-up) (Q90)

Open University

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 1-2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

Early Childhood (Top-up) (Q90) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 1-2 years.

About this course

Gain your Top-up BA (Hons) Early Childhood in one or two years. Designed for experienced early years practitioners, this top-up route lets you count previous study in a relevant subject towards our Top-up BA (Hons) Early Childhood. You’ll need a Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or Diploma of Higher Education in Early Years/ Early Childhood. Building on your prior study and experience, you’ll advance your professional development by completing two modules covering working with children and research with children and young people. Achieve your degree in less time while gaining an excellent foundation for a career working with young children.

Key features of the course
- Offers a fast-track route to gaining our BA (Honours) Early Childhood

- Encourages critical understanding and reflection on contemporary issues and debates in early childhood

- Prepares you for further research, study, enquiry and practice

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
1-2 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Milton Keynes
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies