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BA Early Childhood Studies in Grimsby

Cost£8,500.00
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner Competencies) (Top Up) in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute, full-time during the day, and the course takes one year to complete. This ba early childhood studies qualification focuses on children aged 0 to 8 years old. You'll critically examine sociological factors, legislative changes, and educational influences on children's development. The programme is recognised by the Department for Education as full and relevant for early years practice. Entry requires at least 240 CATS points at levels 4 and 5 in a relevant field, with an average grade of 50% or above at level 5. You'll also need an up-to-date DBS and a confirmed placement before enrolment.

Who this course is for

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-up) is designed to provide a comprehensive course that helps students to critically analyse various aspects of childrens life such as sociological factors, legislative changes and educational influences on childrens development, focusing on the age between 0-8 years old. The programme is recognised by the Department for Education as full and relevant for early years practice.

Within this course, students will have opportunities to be able to evaluate their everyday practice and implement changes confidently. To be able to do this, this course incorporates professional practice hours (200 hours) which is one of the distinctive features of this programme. Within these professional practice hours, students will be given opportunities to apply theories into practice at their professional practice and expand their theoretical and practice knowledge.

This programme also invites students to conduct Action Research. This exercise will help students to be implement change in practice, be academically inquisitive, independent and confident in their chosen area. Additionally, there will be opportunities to explore students future career within the field of early years in Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Profession module by investigating different possible career pathways with this degree and developing various leadership, management and changing-agent skills to help students achieve their future career goals. Special Educational Needs and Disability is a module of study that provides students with the opportunity to understand the challenges with underpinning legislation and policy frameworks.

Entry requirements

Applicants wishing to gain direct entry onto the top-up at level 6 must have at least 240 CATS (Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme) points gained through study at levels 4 and 5 in a field of early childhood. The average grade at level 5 must be 50% or above. Students must also have an up-to-date DBS and a letter/email confirming their placement, which will be recorded prior to enrolment.

What you will learn

  • You'll critically analyse sociological factors that shape children's lives from birth to age eight.
  • You'll evaluate legislative changes and their impact on early years practice.
  • You'll examine educational influences on children's development.
  • You'll apply Graduate Practitioner Competencies to your placement setting.
  • You'll develop skills in critical reflection on early childhood policy and practice.
  • You'll assess and respond to the needs of young children in professional contexts.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance at Grimsby Institute. You'll combine taught sessions with a placement, applying theory directly to practice. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the centre before you start; contact Grimsby Institute for the full assessment breakdown for this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start. You must have an up-to-date DBS certificate and a letter or email confirming your placement before you can enrol.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early years teacher (with further QTS training)
  • Room leader or senior practitioner in a nursery setting
  • Children's centre coordinator supporting families and young children
  • Early years SENCO supporting children with additional needs
  • Family support worker in local authority or charity settings
  • Childcare manager overseeing a nursery or pre-school
  • Early intervention worker in health or social care

What you could study next

With a BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies qualification, you could progress to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Early Years to gain Qualified Teacher Status. A Master's in Early Childhood Education or Child and Family Studies is another option if you want to move into research, policy, or senior leadership roles. Some graduates also pursue the Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) assessment-only route.

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