BA (Hons) Early Years Practice

Summary 2012/13

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the challenges and rewards of leading and managing high quality practice in an early years context;
• Gain evidence to support the 39 Early Years Professional Status standards;
• Boost your personal and professional development.

This is a Level 6 conversion programme, giving you the opportunity to progress from a foundation degree (or equivalent) to an honours degree in a relevant subject.

This programme is primarily aimed at those students progressing from the Foundation Degree in Early Years Practice, although progression from other related Foundation Degrees may be possible. You will develop skills and knowledge related to Early Years practice and develop your conceptual understanding as an Early Years graduate practitioner.

2012 Entry Requirements

To join this programme you need to have completed a Foundation Degree in Early Years Practice. If you have an equivalent qualification, please check to ensure this is acceptable. It is desirable to be in a practice-based role within your setting.

Summary 2013/14

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the challenges and rewards of leading and managing high quality practice in an early years context;
• Gain evidence to support the 39 Early Years Professional Status standards;
• Boost your personal and professional development.

This is a Level 6 conversion programme, giving you the opportunity to progress from a foundation degree (or equivalent) to an honours degree in a relevant subject.

This programme is primarily aimed at those students progressing from the Foundation Degree in Early Years Practice, although progression from other related Foundation Degrees may be possible. You will develop skills and knowledge related to Early Years practice and develop your conceptual understanding as an Early Years graduate practitioner.

2013 Entry Requirements

To join this programme you need to have completed a Foundation Degree in Early Years Practice. If you have an equivalent qualification, please check to ensure this is acceptable. It is desirable to be in a practice-based role within your setting.

Details

Who is this course for?

If you already have an Early Years Foundation Degree and you are in a practice-based role wanting to 'top up' to a full honours degree then this is the course for you.

What will I gain from this programme?

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the challenges and rewards of leading and managing high quality practice in an early years context.

How we will support you

You will be given all the help and support you need to successfully complete the course. A personal tutor will be on hand to offer guidance on anything from academic writing and assignment planning to other, non-academic issues. Telephone, online and email support will also be available.

What will I study?

You will focus on aspiring to work with and manage provision in early years settings within a range of contexts.

You will also learn how to boost your personal and professional development as a trained Early Years worker in the workplace.

How will I study?

The programme uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures / presentations, collaborative group work, individual directed tasks and placement. Attendance is one full day per week.

Supported learning using the internet and Edge Hill University's online resources is a major feature of the programme. No prior IT experience is necessary, as full support will be provided.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by a team of lecturers and associate tutors with extensive expertise and experience and a passion for their subject. All of the team are involved in current research and have actively contributed to projects including the development of the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership (NPQICL). Each member of the team brings a particular expertise and all are highly respected practitioners.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed in each module that you study. This may take the form of an assignment, portfolio, presentation or a combination of these methods.

What are my career prospects?

Early Years is a rapidly growing sector and you will receive excellent support throughout the programme to help you gain a first post as an early years practitioner.

Further study at Edge Hill University

• MA Early Years Education
• MA Early Years Leadership and Management

Related Programmes

• FdA Early Years Leadership
• FdA Early Years Practice
• BA (Hons) Early Years Leadership
• Pathways to Early Years Professional Status

How do I apply?

Apply directly to Edge Hill University.

• Download application form (pdf)
• Download notes for guidance (pdf)

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/apply for more information on the application process and our Admissions criteria.

Fees and Finance

If you are joining this conversion degree in academic year 2012/13 and will be progressing directly from a foundation degree (disregarding any normal intervening vacation period between semesters), you will be classed as a "continuing" student provided you also studied the foundation degree on a part-time basis. The tuition fee for part-time continuing students on this progression route in academic year 2012/13 is £280 per 20 credit module and £420 per 30 credit module.

UK continuing students will be able to apply for an annual fee grant up to £1,230, subject to income level and intensity of study, and may also be eligible for a means-tested grant of up to £265 for books, travel and other course-related expenditure.

However, if you are joining this conversion degree as a new student, have taken a break from education since completing a foundation degree (disregarding any normal intervening vacation period between semesters), or you studied a foundation degree on a full-time basis, the tuition fee for part-time study is £1,500 per 20 credit module and £2,250 per 30 credit module for academic year 2012/13.

New students, and those not classed as "continuing" students, will not have to pay upfront for their tuition. The cost of tuition will be paid by a loan which you will only start to repay once you have finished the course and are earning over £21,000pa.

To find out more about fees, grants and loans for part-time students on this progression route in academic year 2012/13, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/conversionfees2012pt.

Please note, the above information is for UK and eligible EU students only.

Not got the entry requirements?

If you do not have the GCSEs required for this programme, Edge Hill offers equivalency tests in English and mathematics.

Still want more?

If you have any questions you would like to ask the programme leader about this course, please contact Michael Anderson on 01695 650811 or email michael.anderson@edgehill.ac.uk.

Modules

• Research Project
• Meeting the Educational Care Needs of a Particular Child
• Working Beyond the Early Years Settings in the Community with Other Multi-disciplinary Practitioners
• Managing Play Provision in Early Years Settings
• Managing a Base Room / Environment in Early Years Settings
• Aspiring to Become a Future Early Years Leader / Graduate Manager
• Aspiring to Become a Future Early Years Professional