Overview

You will explore early childhood from birth to five, including wellbeing, safeguarding, play, development and the wider social factors that shape children’s lives.

You will be taught by a dedicated team of early years experts who are passionate about supporting you as a reflective, evidence-informed practitioner. You will explore the ideas, policies and research that influence early years practice and learn how to create inclusive, nurturing and responsive environments where every child can thrive.

Your Career

This Education (Early Years) (Top-up) (Hons) course at University of Huddersfield is designed to support your progression in to more senior roles in early years education. Studying this course could enable you to consider a varied range of careers in education, including teaching, early years professional and learning support roles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Children's Health and Wellbeing

Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage

Researching the Major Study

Major Study in Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Early Childhood Education View 369 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

A Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree, 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).
Your qualification should be in an area related to early years education.

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2512 GBP / module

≈ 2512 GBP / module

Additional Details

£2,512.50 per 30 credits

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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Overview

Your Career

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Huddersfield

Funding

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