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BA Early Childhood Education and Care Top Up in Selby – Selby College – Full-time

CostFull-time: £7,400
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care (Top-up) Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby College, full-time during the day. This BA early childhood education and care qualification is for practitioners who already hold a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies or an equivalent qualification. It lets you enter directly at BA stage and complete your degree in one year. You'll study creativity in early childhood, leadership and management, international perspectives, and professional practice in a real early years setting. Entry requires GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, a current DBS, and a minimum of 180 hours working or volunteering in an early years setting.

Who this course is for

This BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care Top-Up degree enables experienced practitioners with a Foundation Degree in Early Years/Early Childhood Studies, teaching and learning and other equivalent foundation degrees in early childhood studies, to enter the course directly at BA stage.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a Level 5 foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies or equivalent Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths Working or volunteering (placement) in the Early Years setting Successful completion of DBS You must be over 18 years of age and should be employed within the sector, either paid or unpaid, for a minimum of 180 hours over the duration of the course. You will need a work-based mentor and will also receive workplace visits from your tutors.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore theories and pedagogical practices behind creative teaching and learning in early childhood.
  • You'll develop practical skills working alongside professionals in early years settings with babies, toddlers, and young children.
  • You'll analyse leadership and management challenges facing early childhood settings in England.
  • You'll examine international perspectives on early years care, provision, and education.
  • You'll strengthen your academic writing and critical thinking through independent study and seminar work.
  • You'll build professional skills through workplace practice and regular tutor feedback.

How you will learn

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group activities, class debates, and discussion sessions, supported by interactive technology. You'll also undertake independent study. Regular feedback and personal tutorial support are built into the course. One module requires you to work in an early years setting alongside professional practitioners, with workplace visits from tutors. Assessment is through a combination of academic coursework and work-based practice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to an early years workplace or placement setting for the professional practice module, a valid DBS certificate, and a work-based mentor.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early years room leader: leading a room or age-group in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery manager: managing staff, compliance, and day-to-day operations.
  • Children's centre coordinator: supporting families and multi-agency services.
  • Early years SENCO: coordinating support for children with additional needs.
  • Family support worker: working with families in community or statutory settings.
  • Early years lecturer or trainer: teaching early childhood studies at college level.
  • Children's services officer: working within local authority children's services.

What you could study next

A Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Early Years or Primary would allow you to qualify as a teacher. A Master's degree in Early Childhood Studies or Education would suit those moving into research, policy, or senior leadership roles. Some practitioners go on to pursue Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) through a provider approved by the National College for Teaching and Leadership, which is the recognised professional status for leading practice in early years settings.

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