The course offers you an opportunity to gain a BA Early Childhood in just over a year, from the summer term in the first academic year to the end of the summer term the following academic year. You will be able to study for the award while you work full time. You learn how to carry out research in early childhood and are supported to do a piece of research on a topic that interests you. You present your findings to different audiences, including your peers. You have the option to specialise in a particular area to gain a named award, i.e. a BA Early Childhood Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability, or Leadership. You also explore a range of international perspectives on early childhood, which you can apply to your own research area. You are encouraged to make links between your study at university, your personal experience and your professional practice in the field of early childhood.

Foundation Degree in Early Childhood or relevant subject area

The programme is for people working in private or public contexts with responsibility for young children and families, including

• Early years practitioners in childminder, private, voluntary and independent settings
• Teaching and learning support assistants, classroom assistants and early years educators working in schools and other educational settings
• Health workers, parents and grandparents involved in supporting children's learning, welfare and development

• Research methodologies in early childhood – End of summer term of first year – 30 credits
• International perspectives on early childhood – Autumn term – 30 credits
• Research in early childhood – October to May – 60 credits

• Achieve a University of Warwick degree
• Gain knowledge and understanding of early childhood
• Build self-confidence as a scholar and professional
• Have the opportunity to apply to teacher training programmes
• Progress to further study, e.g. MA Education

Applications for 2019 will open soon. Previously, applications have been made via paper applications and online.

• Your progress on the Foundation Degree is considered
• You attend an interview

Tuition fees for Home/EU Students in 2019-20 are as follows:

£4,620 (90 credits)

See Student fees and funding for more information and view potential additional fees. You can also download a copy of fee information for 2019-20 here.

Sessions take place at the University of Warwick on Monday evenings, 6pm to 9pm, and on four Saturdays, 9.30am to 4pm.

The closing date for applications for this course is the 30 April 2019. The course will start on the 18 May 2019.

*The modules mentioned above may be subject to change. Please read our terms and conditions for more detailed information.