Chichester College
Early Childhood (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
Chichester College

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23872 £19884 £22867
25-75 percentile range £20487 - £27274 £14892 - £25751 £17151 - £30379

Course Description

Do you have a Level 5 qualification in Education or Early Years Childcare and wish to gain a full degree? This BA Hons (Top Up) course leads on from the knowledge gained in the Foundation Degree in Early Years and challenges you to focus on other elements that will challenge and enhance your professionalism within the sector.

You will study 5 modules at Level 6:

Leading and Managing Professional Practice

The Leadership & Management modules will draw on your own experiences - offering an action plan for change as part of your reflections. The 4000 word portfolio assessment will consider the historical and political values of the subject and how this impacts on the Early Years Sector.

Learning, Teaching and Caring in Adventurous Education.

In Adventurous Education you will spend time out of the classroom, exploring other learning enviroments such as the beach, forest and parks. You will be challenged to think 'Outside of the Box' in order to enhance your own practice.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

The subject of Special, Educational, Needs & Disabilities(SEND) is taught by a SEND professional who will lead you through the many challenges and implications of ensuring the needs of all children and young people are met in their learning environment.

Children’s Literature and the Media

The Children’s literature and the media module explores the genres through which children can learn in society today and questions the validity of them! You will also look back at how the evolution of the media by which children can learn has changed.

Independent Project : Double Module

Throughout the course duration you will be required to research a topic of your choice that links to your professional practice and submit a dissertation of 8000 words as your final piece of work.

As a student of Crawley College, you will have access to all of our services, which includes study support, the Students' Union and our library's online resources. In addition, you will be able to access the library services and online support from the University too.

Special features of this programme include:

Students can progress onto a teaching top up qualification or move onto studying at Masters Degree level at University.

Small group sizes ensure you get the support you need to succeed

At the end of the course you will have the opportunity to celebrate your achievement with a full graduation ceremony with other collaborative BA Hons (Top Up) Degree students at Chichester Cathedral.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

It is important that our assessments are designed to meet the various learning needs of students. By this we want to make certain that individual students have the opportunity to achieve their potential and for this reason we offer a variety of assessment methods that include presentations, assignments, portfolios and placements. This is welcomed and encouraged by the student voice.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

English language requirements

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IELTS (Academic) 5.5

No factor below 5.5 for reading and writing. For those resident in the UK who have suitable work experience, a college English test is available to show competency in English.

Institution's Own Test

As part of your interview, you may be asked to prepare/complete a written assessment.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Early Childhood (Top-Up), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Early Childhood (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

EU £9250
England UK £9250
Northern Ireland £9250
Scotland £9250
Wales £9250
Channel Islands £9250

Additional fee information

This fee is exclusively for those studying the Bachelor of Science and Arts Level 6

Fees are subject to review by University of Chichester for September 2024 (January 2024)

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Chichester College

Chichester College is a further education institution located in the English Cathedral city of Chichester. The college provides fully equipped facilities for all of their vocational courses, which include a dog grooming unit, a simulation aircraft cabin, 17 hairdressing salons, and many more. With an Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’, applicants can expect high teaching standards and improved employment opportunities.

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