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Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons) - Top Up

Course code: CHAQ307P

Subject area: Early Years

Study level: Undergraduate

Course level: H

Course details

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monday

6th Sep 2021 - 27th Jun 2022

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

01235 555585

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The Top Up BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies degree at Oxford Brookes University, designed as a follow on from a Foundation Degree, brings together several academic disciplines. The course is structured to provide an inter-agency focus, based on the outcomes of integrated methods and insights of the various disciplines that contribute to our understanding of childhood, and it will support practitioners who are working in a variety of early years’ settings with families, playgroups and in schools and nurseries, as well as childminders.

The degree is designed to be responsive to the employment needs of the sector and the region. The dissertation, as well as other modules at level 6, encourages students to further develop established techniques of analysis and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources, using techniques previously explored in their studies.

This course is validated by Oxford Brookes University. Applications are made through UCAS – code X315.

The course runs for one day per week from 9am to 5.30pm. The Faculty places emphasis on enabling students to develop the independent learning capabilities required for lifelong learning as well as academic achievement. Students are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, and supported through independent study sessions. In addition, meetings with academic tutors are scheduled at least 3 times during the year.

You will be supported through group and individual tutorials. Students also have access to the Brookes Upgrade Service.

Although the course is one day per week, it is classed as full-time and therefore there is a substantial amount of self-study required in order to be successful on this programme. You should prepare for between 15 – 21 hours of self-directed study each week on top of your normal attendance at College.

All staff delivering on the course have a minimum qualification level at grade 6 and substantial experience of working within the early years education sector.

The core modules on the BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies (Top Up) programme include:

1. Research Methods in Early Childhood and Education
2. Literature for young children
3. Equality and identity
4. Reflective Practice in the early years
5. Controversial issues in education
6. Dissertation.

Assessment methods have also been developed to reflect these work-based requirements and include:

• Reflective portfolios
• Group presentations
• Learning logs
• Essays
• Reports
• Dissertation
Many students use Early Childhood Studies as the basis to go on to train for related jobs such as teachers, social work, educational psychology, play therapy, youth and family work.
Merit Profile in the Foundation Degree in Early Years or equivalent relevant Early Years related Level 5 qualification of 240 credits, subject to individual credit rating by Oxford Brookes University; to be currently employed in an early years’ setting; successful interview; and a strong UCAS application.

85% attendance (for current students).

IELTS level 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking (if English is not the first language).

If you need a student visa to enter the UK, you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements. The University’s English language requirements can be found at www.brookes.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/undergraduate/undergraduate-entry-requirements

We include students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties into the life of the College and seek to offer opportunities for success in all courses at all levels. If you have any particular requirements, please contact our Learning Support Adviser on 01235 216440.
Home/EU Tuition fee £7,570. International Tuition fee £9,270.

Whilst all core textbooks are available in the College and University libraries and online, students may wish to purchase their own copies. Prices of core textbooks range from £15.00 - £55.00.

All fees are payable to Oxford Brookes University at enrolment.

You can find information on our fees and on Student Finance at www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk/support/fees-bursaries. Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the University and all college partners.

16 - 18 Fee

19+ Fee

19+ Reduced Fee

BA(Hons) in Early Childhood Studies. Awarded by Oxford Brookes University.
Assessment methods have also been developed to reflect these work-based requirements and include:

• Reflective portfolios
• Group presentations
• Learning logs
• Essays
• Reports
• Dissertation

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