Part-time

Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up)

University of DerbyUnited Kingdom
Duration
2 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Education
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2025

Overview

• Top up your level 5 qualifications to a bachelor’s degree in 1-2 years • Gain in‑depth critical knowledge of how children learn, grow, and develop—from birth to age eight, grounded in research and theory • Enhance your critical thinking, reflective practice, leadership, and research skills • Open the door to a wide range of professional roles, including senior practitioner positions, early years leadership and management, family support, and pathways into teaching, social work, or postgraduate study • Develop the knowledge and confidence to champion high‑quality early years provision, support inclusive practice, and influence positive outcomes for young children and their communities • Children In Transition: Identity Belong and Advocacy

Entry requirements

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Other conditionsinterview · …the GPCs whilst on the programme will be required to attend a short interview via Microsoft Teams.

Fees

International students: £955 per year

UK students: £955 per year

UK/Home: £955 per year

International: £955 per year

Start dates

September 2025

Application deadline

Contact admissions for deadline information

Campus

  • Online, United Kingdom

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