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Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) (Distance Learning)

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University Campus Doncaster
Awarded by:
University of Hull

Course summary

The programme provides a high quality learning experience that will continue to develop highly skilled, flexible and creative early years practitioners, trainers, leaders and managers. You will acquire confidence in your professional role and meet the challenges of change and innovation in early childhood practice, lifelong learning and diversity. You will also develop an understanding of theories, concepts and debates surrounding the topics explored in the individual modules.

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
7J9V
Institution code:
N64
Campus name:
University Campus Doncaster
Campus Code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff

You'll need to have: One of the following: Foundation Degree/HND Early Childhood Studies – 240 CATS points Foundation Degree/HND in relevant area such as Education or Early Years Studies Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) C grade in GCSE English and mathematics is desirable but not essential. If you do not have these qualifications you will still be accepted onto the programme but would need to realise that future employment may require these. 3 years paid experience within the sector Current employment or placement We welcome applications from people of any age who might not meet the standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see evidence of continuing academic and/or professional development and a capacity to pursue the course successfully. You must have relevant and current practice of working with children and families and have completed your probationary period with your employer. You must also possess an approved disclosure (DBS).

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£7940Year 1
Northern Ireland£7940Year 1
Scotland£7940Year 1
Wales£7940Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Additional costs/fee information
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment)

There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:

• Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies)
• Printing and photocopying
• Trips and enhancement opportunities

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