Early Childhood Studies (Top-up)

Discover how to shape positive beginnings for young children through a programme that brings together rich Froebelian heritage, pioneering ideas and contemporary research. This programme explores childhood from birth to eight through a blend of theory and hands on experience, encouraging you to understand children within their families, communities and wider social worlds. You will study childhood as a socially constructed and culturally situated stage of life, with an introduction to the field as an academic area and a way of interpreting broader social issues. Your learning draws on a wide range of disciplines including history, education, psychology, sociology, health, policy and leadership. A Froebelian approach underpins your studies, highlighting the importance of holistic development, play, natural environments and nurturing relationships. You will engage with global and local per

240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), a foundation degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject. 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution.

IELTS Academic Undergraduate degrees – 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component

International students: £17,628 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £17,628 per year

September 2026

Submit your UCAS application by late January for equal consideration.

• London, United Kingdom