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Early Years Education (Top up)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Frenchay Campus
Awarded by:
University of the West of England, Bristol
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Research has established the importance of offering high-quality education from birth. On our Early Years Education degree, we’ll consider the ideas that are central to children’s lives and explore how we can offer positive, productive and successful learning opportunities to young learners. We’ll also explore aspects of teamwork and leadership.

You’ll gain an in-depth insight into how key theory and principles inform early years education practice in the UK, and explore dialogic approaches to learning and teaching. You’ll also have opportunities to develop your skills in research communication and leadership, and in debate and critical thinking. The course also includes opportunities to hear from different early years professionals.

We’ll prepare you to work towards leadership or managerial roles in an early years setting within international contexts.

This is an ideal route into a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). You’ll need a PGCE if you wish to obtain Qualified Teacher Status (an appropriate visa may be required).

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Frenchay Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
X125
Institution code:
B80
Campus name:
Frenchay Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
X125
Institution code:
B80
Campus name:
Frenchay Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade C/4 or above in English Literature or Language, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.

You should normally hold an HND or Foundation Degree (or equivalent), or have successfully completed the equivalent of 240 UK credit points (120 ECTS credits) in Education or a related subject discipline. Related subjects may include Child development, Early Childhood, Children’s Social Work, Child and Family Support, Children’s Counselling or Therapy, Play Therapy. Subjects such as Sociology and Psychology may be considered relevant but we would need to review the module transcript in order to assess suitability.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At UWE Bristol we are committed to ensuring all applicants can fulfil their potential.

We make contextual offers for this course that are lower than our standard entry criteria.

We use a range of information from your UCAS application to consider your background and experiences as an individual and the impact these may have had on you. You do not need to provide us with any additional information to be considered for a contextual offer.

Learn more on the Bristol, UWE website

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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