Do you have knowledge of working with young children and their families? Want a career helping to shape the foundations for the future of the next generation? Our Early Childhood Studies top-up degree course builds upon your existing training for the early years sector and will help you become a highly qualified graduate practitioner ready to enter a rewarding career in this field.
Covering work with children aged 0-8 years, this top-up course is designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), boosting your understanding of childhood, development and growth as well as creating new learning opportunities. You will explore themes of leadership and management and key competencies for the early years' workforce, along with a range of optional modules, from pedagogical leadership in play to socio-historical aspects of childhood.
As part of our top-up Early Childhood Studies course, you will conduct in-depth research into a topic that matches your personal interests and ambitions, while you will also undertake a work placement related to your future career. On completing the course, you will be able to pursue a range of careers within the sector.
September 2026
Academic: European and international qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer). GCSEs: GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent. For international students where English is studied as a second language, you will need to take a recognised English Language equivalency test delivered by A Star Equivalency. Students on this course are subject to the Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise Policy, together with a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. University College Birmingham will coordinate and fund the completion of the DBS check. Please note you will also need to undergo a Criminal Records check in your home country and supply University College Birmingham with a Certificate of Good Conduct. IELTS Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component. TOEFL IBT - Overall 72, Minimums: Reading 18; Listening 17; Speaking 20; Writing 17.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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