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

Course Information

BA (Hons) Early Years Leadership (Top Up)

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 Leadership (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, although progression from other related foundation degrees may be possible. Focusing on the study of leadership and management in early years within a range of local, national and international contexts, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to become an agent of change within your setting and beyond, boosting your personal and professional career development as an early years leader.

What will I study?

Exploring leading educational practice in early years settings, the programme will examine the impact of social and political changes on the early years profession and consider issues associated with managing resources. You will be introduced to the theories of change management, discover how to lead and manage change in early years settings, and develop a critical awareness of the value that the arts, culture and the environment bring to the early years. You will also undertake a small-scale research project where you will identify and investigate an aspect of early years leadership 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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