BA (Hons) Early Years Education (Top-up: work based learning)

1 year full time

Venue

Knightstone Campus

Why choose this course

This degree provides an opportunity for progression following completion of the Foundation Degree. It has an emphasis on the application of theory to work-based practice. Staff will work with you through tutorial and mentoring to ensure that the content of the course
and assessments are relevant to your work setting. You will also have an opportunity to complete the required training and assessment for Early Years Professional Status (EYPS).

Course structure and content

This programme builds upon and extends the work-based learning ethos of the Early Years Foundation Degree providing you with management and problem solving skills valued by employers and vital for career success.

This course is ideal if you are already employed in an appropriate early years setting and you wish to study whilst working.

You will play an important role in the management of your own learning by building on reflective practice, report writing, critical evaluation, portfolio development, presentation and ICT skills. You
will study innovative approaches to how young children engage in
learning, observe children in their own learning environment and
develop strategies to promote their literacy skills.

Modules:

  • Planning and research methods
  • The foundations of numeracy and literacy
  • Early childhood education: international perspectives
  • Work-based project
  • Leadership, teamwork and management.

Delivery method

  • Formal lectures
  • Group seminars
  • Presentations
  • Practical workshops
  • Expert speakers.

Assessment

  • Formal lectures
  • Group seminars
  • Presentations
  • Practical workshops
  • Expert speakers.

In partnerhip with

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Tuition Fees

  • £7,500 per year (full-time).

Students on this course enjoy a lower tuition fee, and can apply for the following funding (based on individual circumstances):

  • Tuition Fee Loan
  • Maintenance Loan
  • Maintenance Grant
  • University Bursary and/or National Scholarship
  • Weston College Scholarships

Entry Requirements

You will be expected to have successfully completed the Bath Spa University Foundation Degree in Early Years or an equivalent qualification, achieving a minimum 50% average grade in year two of your Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification.

Progression

  • Progression to the six month Short Extended Professional Development (EPD) Pathway to achieve the Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)*
  • Teacher training**
  • Social work training
  • Management role in early years settings
  • Work in child protection.

*To continue onto the short pathway for the EYPS qualification
you will have previously achieved a grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English Language or an equivalent qualification.

**If you wish to undertake a Primary and Early Years PGCE you will need five GCSE passes at grade C or above (or recognised equivalents) including English, Maths and a Science subject.

How to apply

Other Information

Internal applications only. Please contact the HE Unit on 01934 411780 for the appropriate form.

UCAS Codes

Institution Code: B20

Course Code: X314

Campus Code: C