BA (Hons) Professional Practice (Early Years)

The BA (Hons) Professional Practice (Early Years) at Buckinghamshire New University is a highly practical and innovative course that prepares students for a career in early years education. The course focuses on the development of professional practice in early years settings, with a particular emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary approaches to learning. Students will have the opportunity to engage in real-world projects and experiences, including placements in nurseries, schools, and other early years settings. Throughout the course, students will develop their skills and knowledge in areas such as child development, education theory, and pedagogy, with a focus on how these can be applied in practice. Graduates of this course will be well-equipped to work in a variety of roles within the early years sector, including nursery managers, classroom teachers, and early years consultants.

Additional Information

The BA (Hons) Professional Practice (Early Years) is designed for students who are passionate about working with young children and want to develop their skills and knowledge in this area. The course is suitable for those who have recently completed a Level 3 qualification in childcare or a related field, as well as those who are looking to transition into the early years sector from other areas of education. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including a dedicated early years research centre and opportunities for placements in local early years settings. The course is delivered by experienced academics and practitioners who are experts in their field.

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Buckinghamshire New University is an ideal choice for students pursuing a career in early years education due to its strong reputation for delivering high-quality courses that are tailored to the needs of the sector. The university has a long history of innovation and excellence in early years education, and its graduates are highly sought after by employers. Buckinghamshire New University is also committed to providing students with real-world experiences and opportunities for networking, which can help to boost their career prospects.

This top-up degree is flexibly designed to enable practitioners in Early Years, Primary Education, and wider education and training environments such as further education to meet continuing professional development (CPD) needs and develop expertise in the practice setting. The program enables you to extend your prior qualifications to gain an honors degree related to your specific area of practice. The modules are designed to extend your knowledge and skills relating to practice, developing reflexivity, enhanced confidence, and critical decision-making skills. You will be encouraged to develop autonomy and personal responsibility within your professional role and for your own personal development. This work-based program is open to students who have successfully completed a Foundation Degree or a Diploma in Higher Education. It is designed to help you develop your theoretical knowledge and expertise and enable enhanced practice and career progression. You can choose to study our BA (Hons) Professional Practice (Early Years) either full-time or part-time.

All students applying to the program will have previously achieved 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5, either through a foundation degree, diploma, or APEL route, through the Universitys Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS), To gain a specific bracketed award the 240 credits already held must be in the same field of study as the chosen pathway.