This 18-month programme is ideal for anyone qualified to Level 5 who works, or would like to work, in an Early Years setting and is looking to enhance their career progression. The course encourages students to critically explore education and early years within a wider context. It will further build on, and expand, the skills developed during prior study.
March (on an annual basis)
On this programme you will study a variety of modules including:
· The psychology of education
· The philosophy of education
· Educational leadership
· Research methods
· Dissertation
Students will learn through a range of classroom based lessons and be assessed for the different modules through a combination of assignments, reports, coursework, case studies, presentations and a dissertation.
Attendance is required one evening per week, Wednesday, 5.30pm - 7.30pm.
On successful completion you will achieve a BA (Hons) Education and Learning (Early Years), awarded by the University of Greater Manchester.
This will help you to further your professional career in a variety of educational contexts. Students wishing to pursue further qualifications within teaching may apply for a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Masters course.
A Level 5 qualification in Early Years or a related subject.
Year one - £6,356
Year two - £3,178
Students are generally entitled to a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England.
For information on student finance visit
Lucy Pollitt.
If you have any questions, please address them to Lucy.pollitt@gceducationandskills.ac.uk
Lee House,
90 Great Bridgewater Street,
Manchester,
M1 5JW