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Early Years Care And Education BA Top Up at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus

Cost�8250.00 There are no extra costs for the course.If you are not employed within an Early Years setting you may be asked to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) application -for which you may be charged.
Duration30 weeks
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

BA (Hons) Early Years Care and Education Top Up (UEA) course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus. This is a top-up degree for practitioners who have already completed a Foundation Degree, Advanced Apprenticeship, or HND in an Early Years subject such as Care and Education, Childhood Studies, or Early Years Educator. You'll need to be working or volunteering substantially in a nursery, reception class, or special needs school where the Early Years Foundation Stage is the curriculum. The course runs over 30 weeks full-time and covers leadership, curriculum and assessment, research, and international perspectives in early years. BA (Hons) Early Years Care and Education with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course has been designed to allow practitioners who have completed a Foundation Degree , Advanced Apprenticeship or HND in an Early Years subject including Care and Education, Childhood Studies or Early Years Educator to continue with their studies.You will be expected to work or volunteer substantially within a nursery, reception class or special needs school where the Early Years Foundation stage is the curriculum.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 64 UCAS points (160 old system) from a BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma / A Levels / Foundation Diploma / Access Diploma in a related subject; if English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 with a 6 in writing; proof of qualifications; a satisfactory reference.

What you will learn

  • You'll review leadership skills and practices to help you lead a team in an early years setting.
  • You'll examine your work setting and identify an area for improvement through action research.
  • You'll develop business planning skills as part of a curriculum and assessment module.
  • You'll design and carry out a small-scale primary research project on a topic of professional interest.
  • You'll explore childcare and education from an international perspective and consider how global approaches can inform your own practice.

How you will learn

There are no exams on this course. Assessment is through a variety of coursework methods across four modules. Classes are delivered in person at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus. You'll be expected to apply your learning directly within your early years workplace or voluntary placement throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery Practitioner: lead practice and curriculum in a nursery setting.
  • Early Years Room Leader: manage a room and mentor junior staff.
  • Reception Class Teacher (with QTS): degree supports further teacher training routes.
  • SENCO or Inclusion Lead: support children with additional needs in early years.
  • Nursery Manager: oversee operations, staff, and curriculum in a nursery.
  • Early Years Consultant: advise settings on practice, quality, and compliance.

What you could study next

With a BA (Hons) in Early Years Care and Education, you could pursue Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through a PGCE in Early Years or Primary Education if you want to teach in a school setting. You could also progress to a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Education Leadership, which supports senior and strategic roles in the sector.

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