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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
14-SEP-26
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
The BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies (Progression Route) is an exciting programme enabling those working in early years to complete a full honours degree. The course is suitable as a pathway to primary school teaching providing you have achieve GCSE maths, English and Science. You will study early intervention, child health and professional practice alongside their dissertation study. Topics offered for dissertation in previous years included identification of gifted and talented children, the value of home visiting in transitions and whether the school starting age is too young. Future employment opportunities exist in schools, children's centres, playgroups, nurseries, social care and voluntary organisations.Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments. This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.The course is suitable as a pathway for further study to progress onto either a primary or secondary school teaching programme.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
Tuition fees
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£ 15,090per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Suffolk
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University League Table
55th
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Campus address
University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1QJ, England
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Subject ranking
7th out of 42 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 150121 81%16th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10076.0 76%3rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.32 83%15th
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