Top Up Early Years Education BA (Hons) (Edge Hill University)

Course Information

University: This course is delivered and validated by Edge Hill University.

Start Date: September 2025

Duration: 1 Year Full-time

How to apply: Visit BA (Hons) Early Years Education (edgehill.ac.uk) to access the relevant online application form and to find out more about the application process

Course Information

This is a Level 6 conversion programme, giving you the opportunity to progress from a foundation degree (or equivalent) to an honours degree in a relevant subject. The programme is primarily aimed at students progressing from the FdA Early Years Education and Leadership programme, although progression from other related foundation degrees may be possible. Focusing on the study of early years education frameworks within a range of local, national and international contexts, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to become an excellent practitioner within your setting and beyond, while also boosting your personal and professional career development.

What will I study?

This programme will challenge your assumptions about children's learning and development. You will be encouraged to reflect on perceptions of what young children should be taught and how they should learn. You will explore the role of play in children's learning and examine the development of play-based provision in early years settings. Adopting a critical perspective on early years education, you will discover the key theories and underpinning issues in the education of babies and young children and gain an insight into how to work collaboratively with parents, families and communities. You will also undertake a small-scale research project where you will identify and investigate an aspect of early years education to explore in-depth.

How will I study?

Following an initial on-campus induction, you will engage in online face-to-face sessions with your tutors one afternoon per week. You will also be invited to attend on-campus sessions 5-6 times per year at the beginning of each module. Along with face-to-face sessions, you will be asked to complete directed tasks and carry out independent research. Supported learning using the internet and Edge Hill University's online resources is a major feature of the programme. No prior IT experience is necessary, as full support will be provided.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed in each module that you study. This may take the form of an assignment, portfolio, presentation or a combination of these methods. There are no formal written examinations as part of the current assessment methods on this programme.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by a team of lecturers and associate tutors with extensive expertise and experience and a passion for their subject. All the team are involved in current research and have actively contributed to the development of the Early Years Foundation Stage, as well as various research projects at national and international levels.

Entry requirements

Further information can be found by clicking on the Course Details link below.

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Greater Manchester
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