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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner) (Top-Up)

This exciting and fulfilling course is focused on further developing your knowledge, skills and understanding of contemporary issues in the childhood studies sector.

The course blends theory with practice as there is the expectation that you will complete a placement in an early years setting or school for the duration of your studies.

The multi-disciplinary programme prepares students for careers in early years education and care or primary education as a teaching assistant or class teacher, family support, health and social services.

This degree has been designed with the demands of employers in the early years/school sector in mind, along with the principles of Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT). We are pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity to complete the Early Childhood Graduate Competencies as part of your course. The Graduate Competencies are completed alongside the third year of your degree and give successful students, a level 3 equivalent qualification to work with children aged 0-8 years as a Graduate Practitioner.



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Teaching assistants

£21,000

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Further education teaching professionals

£43,000

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Secondary education teaching professionals

£38,000

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Starting 01/09/2025

King's Lynn

Full-Time

Duration 1 year

UCAS code XL35

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