Early Years, Childhood and Family Studies (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

The Early Years, Childhood and Family Studies Top Up programme provides a creative, inter-disciplinary community of learning and research. It is designed to critically apply theory to practice and evaluate current approaches to the socio-political context of early years, childhood (ages 0-25) and families. This taught distance learning programme is facilitated by academics with professional backgrounds in early years, social work, health and working with young people. The Early Years, Childhood and Family Studies Top Up course recognises the complex qualification and training routes for those working with children and families and aims to provide progression routes for those with a range of relevant Higher Education and occupational qualifications provided admissions criteria are met. We will proactively support you to develop the study skills needed for Level 6 throughout the programme.

You will need to hold a Foundation Degree/ HND/Dip HE or a relevant Level 5 Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) including apprenticeships in Early Years, working with children and families or closely related subject.

IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands for study at undergraduate level

International students: £6,035 per year

UK students: £6,035 per year

UK/Home: £6,035 per year

International: £6,035 per year

September 2026

Apply via UCAS. The equal consideration deadline is

• Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom