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Early Years Practice (Top-up)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 1 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Centre St Helens
Awarded by:
University of Chester
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Course options

2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

The BA (Hons) Early Years Practice aims to reflect the common core of knowledge, skills, values and attitudes required by those working with young children in early years' settings, schools and other areas of children's services.

In particular, the BA (Hons) (Top-up) aims to equip learners with the subject knowledge, understanding, characteristics and skills described in the QAA Early Childhood Studies Benchmark Statements (2014) and associated with the children's workforce.

Covering a range of modules, including the early childhood professional, principles and pedagogy in early childhood and international perspectives in early childhood, this degree provides you with the opportunity to explore theoretical concepts in a research context and to apply the principles of informed evidence and ethical practice.

Modules

The Early Childhood Professional, Contemporary Issues in the Early Years, Dissertation, Principles and Pedagogy in Early Childhood, International Perspectives in Early Childhood.

Assessment method

Assessment methods include examinations, coursework, assignments and group work tasks.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Centre St Helens

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 1 September 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:
X325
Institution code:
S51
Campus name:
University Centre St Helens
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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:
X325
Institution code:
S51
Campus name:
University Centre St Helens
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

For 2025 entry, you will need 240 Credits, gained from FdA Early Years Practice or level 5 equivalent.

All applicants should also hold a full and relevant level 3 qualification as required to be counted within the staff/child ratio within the Early Years Setting. These are set out by the Department for Education and can be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
All prospective students will be advised at the entry stage that they must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess their suitability for access to a range of early years careers. In the event of disclosure this must be discussed with the Programme Leader prior to entry who will then provide advice relating to placement and future employment criteria within the early years sector.
Interview
All suitably qualified applicants will be invited to attend an interview. This is designed to be an informal meeting, providing you with the opportunity to see if the degree is suitable for your needs. It will also offer the lecturing team the opportunity to discuss and view your career and placement interests.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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

Per year tuition fees

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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

Please visit the University Centre St Helens' website for any potential additional costs associated with this degree.

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