Early Childhood and Education (Top-up) BA(Hons)

This course is specifically aimed at International students, supporting those wishing to work within a range of early childhood education contexts, including school’s businesses and the voluntary sector. You’ll develop an understanding of the importance of early childhood education, nationally and internationally. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Early Years courses are Nursery Practitioners, Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Teachers. Nursery Assistants and Nursery Managers.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate.

All entrants are normally required to hold an intermediate level qualification (gained by examination) or equivalent. Broadly such qualifications can include: Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) An initial teaching qualification from a recognised teacher education institution Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification with 120 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits (or equivalent) Preference is for an appropriate subject such as Education or Early Childhood. However, the basic criterion will be a person's ability to benefit from the programme, so consideration will be given to holders of alternative recognised degrees or diplomas. If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

International students: £17,600

UK students: £9,535

UK/Home: £9,535

International: £17,600

21 September 2026

28 June 2026

• University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom