BA Early Childhood Education and Care (1 year top-up)

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Undergraduate

BA Early Childhood Education and Care (1 year top-up)

with Graduate Practicioner Status.

Key information

Study mode

Full-time

Course length

1 year

UCAS code

X320

Choose an option

Standard course option

Start date

Sept 2023

Course overview

Top up your foundation degree to full Honours level on this one-year course. Our teaching combines academic rigour with fun, creative ways to encourage the 0-8s to take part in learning.

The course is taught in the evenings, as you must be in a paid or voluntary work role throughout the programme.

It's designed to meet the exact but changing needs of employers, and will develop your knowledge and understanding of working with babies, young children and families.

You'll find yourself developing skills for the early childhood education and care sector, as well as gaining experience in an academic background and developing the attributes that employers value.

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Six reasons to study Early Childhood Education and Care at Hull

Combine work or volunteering with evening study
Close links with education and care providers
Opportunities to gain additional qualification including accredited Forest School
Ranked 3rd for Graduate Prospects Outcomes in the UK*
Study learning theories with a focus on 0-8s
Achieve Graduate Practitioner Status^†

What you'll study

The course consists of 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits, meaning you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more (e.g. 40 credits). In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120.

First year

First year modules

This course is taught on an evening as you will be in paid or voluntary work throughout the programme.

Core

International Perspectives in Early Childhood Education and Care

Explore a range of contemporary early years aspects of provision, care and education, including current international trends and how they impact on children and families.

Enabling Environments

Explore, critically analyse, and justify alternative environments for learning which promote health, well-being, safety and nurturing care for all.

The Graduate Practitioner

Engage with the multiple perspectives on the roles and responsibilities of graduate practitioners leading practice in the early childhood sector. Explaining, Analysing and reflecting upon your own professional practice and personal development, this module will provide you with an opportunity to bring synthesis to your academic and practice based journey and personal progression.

Voice of the Child

Explore beyond the traditional creative themes of art and music to investigate the impact and role non-traditional subjects can have in supporting children’s developmental journeys. You'll reflect on the building of positive relationships with peers and adults alike whilst you also take a critical look at you and your settings role in this journey.

Dissertation

You will make an original contribution to research by designing, carrying out and writing up your own project on a topic you choose, supported by your dissertation supervisor.

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

How you'll study

Throughout your degree, you’re expected to study for 1,200 hours per year. That’s based on 200 hours per 20 credit module. And it includes scheduled hours, time spent on placement and independent study. How this time’s divided among each of these varies each year and depends on the course and modules you study.

First year

Indicative assessment proportions

41%

59%

Practical

Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework

Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

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"Coming to Hull enabled me to learn something I am passionate about, work for some great organisations and volunteer for some brilliant causes."

Honours degree in a year

Top up your foundation degree to a full Honours degree in one year, gaining practical experience while you learn.

Professional pathway

Use this one-year degree as a stepping stone to Initial Teacher Training programmes or postgraduate study.

Entry requirements

UK Residents International students

We accept the following:

Level 5 sector-specific qualification, such as an early years sector-endorsed foundation degree, plus some experience of working with 0–8 year-olds
Foundation degree plus substantial experience of working with 0–8 year olds
Vocational degree plus substantial experience of working with 0–8 year olds in a non-educational role (for example, as a health visitor)
English Language/Literature at Grade 4 or C or above
Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
You must be working or volunteering in an appropriate setting with children of the age/stage of 0-8

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by this University.

If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Our lecturers

Dr Andrew Holmes

Kath Hickman

Kerrie Lee

Sharon Towse

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Fees and funding

Student Fees Additional costs

£9,250 per year*

EU/International

£15,400 per year

*The amount you pay may increase each year, in line with inflation - but capped to the Retail Price Index (RPI).

UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan of up to £9,978 to cover living costs.

Substantial discounts are available for International students.

More information on fees can be found in the Money section of our website.

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme (including registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examination).

There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make. The list below has some examples, and any extra costs will vary.

Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the library, but you may want to buy your own copies)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (including travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (including travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PC’s on campus, but you may want to buy your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel and food – to name just a few.

Your future prospects

Community, social or family support work
Early years practitioner
Supporting children with additional needs
Children’s services
Community services

You'll be in paid or voluntary work for the year, meaning that you'll be gaining invaluable real-world experience.

Ready to apply?

You can apply for this course through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

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