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Free BA Early Years Top Up in Farnborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free BA (Hons) in Early Years Education and Practice (Top-Up) in Farnborough. Classes run at Farnborough College of Technology. This full-time daytime BA in early years education and practice course takes one year to complete. It is designed for those who already hold a Foundation Degree or equivalent and want to top up to a full honours degree. The course deepens your understanding of early childhood, practice, and professional development in early years settings. It can open doors to senior roles working with young children.

Who this course is for

See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced knowledge of early childhood development and learning theories.
  • You'll explore leadership and management within early years settings.
  • You'll critically analyse policy and legislation affecting early years practice.
  • You'll examine research methods relevant to early years education.
  • You'll reflect on your own professional practice and how to improve it.
  • You'll study inclusive practice and how to support children with additional needs.

How you will learn

This is a classroom-based course studied full-time during the day at Farnborough College of Technology. Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars, and group discussions. Assessment methods are not specified in the available course information. Visit the college website for full details of how you will be assessed on this BA (Hons) in Early Years Education and Practice (Top-Up) qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery manager: lead and manage a nursery or early years setting.
  • Room leader: oversee a room and mentor junior practitioners.
  • Early years practitioner: work directly with children aged 0 to 5.
  • Family support worker: support families and young children in the community.
  • Children's centre coordinator: coordinate services for children and families.
  • Early years SENCO: support children with special educational needs.
  • Childminder: run your own registered childcare provision.

What you could study next

With a BA (Hons) in Early Years Education and Practice, you could go on to study a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Early Years or Primary to qualify as a teacher. A Master's degree in Early Childhood Studies or Education is another option if you want to move into research, policy, or senior leadership. Some graduates also pursue the Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) programme.

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