Gain your Top-up BA (Hons) Early Childhood in one or two years. Designed for experienced early years practitioners, this top-up route lets you count previous study in a relevant subject towards our Top-up BA (Hons) Early Childhood. You’ll need a Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or Diploma of Higher Education in Early Years/ Early Childhood. Building on your prior study and experience, you’ll advance your professional development by completing two modules covering working with children and research with children and young people. Achieve your degree in less time while gaining an excellent foundation for a career working with young children.**Key features of the course**- Offers a fast-track route to gaining our BA (Honours) Early Childhood- Encourages critical understanding and reflection on contemporary issues and debates in early childhood- Prepares you for further research, study, enquiry and practice
Which department am I in?
The Open University
Study options
Online/Distance
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
Information not available
Start date
October 2026
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.