Overview

The Early Childhood and Education (Top-up) (Hons) degree programme is offered at the University of Huddersfield.

Key facts

You’ll develop an understanding of the importance of early childhood education, nationally and internationally.

Why Early Childhood and Education (Top-up) (Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

Develop your knowledge and understanding of early childhood educational theory related to pedagogy and practice

You’ll have the opportunity to consider specific aspects of early childhood education including, health and developing an academic understanding of early childhood education.

Careers

This course will enable you to consider a varied range of careers in early childhood education contexts, including school’s businesses and the voluntary sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodologies

Major Study

Supporting Learning in Young Children

Health and Wellbeing

Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts

Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Early Childhood Education View 403 other Bachelors in Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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87

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

All entrants are normally required to hold an intermediate level qualification (gained by examination) or equivalent. Broadly such qualifications can include:

Higher National Diploma (or equivalent)

An initial teaching qualification from a recognised teacher education institution

Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification with 120 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits (or equivalent)

Preference is for an appropriate subject such as Education or Early Childhood. However, the basic criterion will be a person's ability to benefit from the programme, so consideration will be given to holders of alternative recognised degrees or diplomas.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

≈ 17600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Huddersfield

Funding

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