BA HonsEarly Years (top-up)

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Avery Hill Campus)
Type	Final year and top-up, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	BA Hons
Course code	X312

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ Least a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) or equivalent in a secure English language test

Other requirements	An undergraduate degree (level 6) from a UK university or equivalent institution or an Early Years foundation degree (level 5).

More information	www2.gre.ac.uk/study/courses/ug/edu/x312

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Child Development and Learning: Birth to Five Years (30 credits)
Leading and Managing in Early Years (30 credits)
Curriculum and Assessment in Early Years: Workplace Project (30 credits)
Keeping Children Safe from Harm (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 1 course from this list of options.

Mentor Preparation for the Children’s Workforce (15 credits)
Comparative International Social Policy – Without Study Visit (15 credits)

Career opportunities

Graduates have opportunities in early years settings, including nurseries, children’s centres, health and social care and community settings and schools. Students who wish to pursue a career in primary teaching after graduating will need to follow this degree with a PGCE primary programme (such as the PGCE Primary Education).