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Early Years Care and Education BA Top Up in Hastings

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

Early Years Care and Education BA Top Up Course in Hastings. Classes run full-time during the day at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, over 30 weeks. The course is designed for practitioners who have already completed a Foundation Degree, Advanced Apprenticeship, or HND in an early years subject. 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 four modules cover leadership, curriculum and assessment, research, and international perspectives in early years care and education. Fees are £8,250.

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 your choice.
  • You'll explore childcare and education on a global scale and identify approaches to bring into your own setting.

How you will learn

There are no exams on this course. Assessment is through a variety of coursework methods across four modules. You'll study in the classroom at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus and apply your learning directly within your early years workplace or volunteering setting.

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. If you are not currently employed in an early years setting, you may be asked to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) application, for which a charge may apply.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery Practitioner: lead practice in a nursery or early years setting
  • Early Years Room Leader: manage a team and oversee daily learning
  • EYFS Coordinator: lead curriculum planning across a setting
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker: support children with additional needs
  • Reception Class Teacher (with PGCE): progress into qualified teacher status
  • Early Years Manager: oversee operations and staff in a nursery or preschool

What you could study next

With a BA (Hons) in Early Years Care and Education, you could progress to a PGCE (Primary or Early Years) to qualify as a teacher. You might also consider a Master's degree in Education or Early Childhood Studies to move into research, policy, or senior leadership roles. Some graduates pursue the National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) to strengthen their leadership credentials.

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