Bachelor Early Childhood Studies (Top-up year)

Course Description

If you’re committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people, our courses in Early Childhood Studies are the perfect foundation for your career.

They are designed specifically for people who wish to pursue a career in Early Years care, or who are already working in that sector. So if you know that working with young people is your passion, this is the course for you.

Teaching and Assessment

There are no examinations in this course, and each module is assessed by means of assignments. We offer you comprehensive study skills support throughout your time at College, to help maximize your chances of success.

Teaching sessions take the form of short lectures, supervised discussions, small group work, and presentations.

Progression Opportunities

Upon completion of the BA (Hons) degree, you may then wish to continue further and undertake postgraduate studies at Plymouth University.

Alternatively, you could opt to study the PGCE in primary education and post-graduate opportunities in the field of education.

The course includes modules delivered over 2 years:

Year 1

• Adult concepts
• Current issues
• WBLearning
  
  

Year 2

• Independent Study Module
• Dissertation
  
  

In the course of your studies, you will complete one work placement that will give you a valuable insight into how the sector works, and enhance your employability.

Career Progression

The (Hons) can lead to employment in family support and project working in a range of Early Years settings. You could also start a career as a children’s centre worker, home/school liaison worker, early years worker, primary school worker, or family advice liaison worker. Our graduates have also progressed to teacher training at the primary level.