BA (Hons) - Professional Practice in Early Years

This top -up degree is designed to enable practitioners in Early Years, Primary Education and wider Education and Training environmentsto meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) needs and to develop expertise in the practice setting.The programme enables you to extend your prior qualifications to gain an honours degree related to your specific area of practice in Early Years, Primary Education or Education and Training.This pathway is designed to increase your skills and specialisms within early years practice. You’ll study contemporary issues in early years, leadership and management in early years, and you can choose to explore children's literature in practice, supporting emotional wellbeing, and learning and teaching with technology. In addition you’ll study core modules on research, professional frameworks and practice.Why study this subjectThis work-based programme 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.The course enables you to gain skills that helps youenhance your practice with children, young people, adults and theirfamilies.As a successful graduate you will have a desirable qualification for career progression with opportunity to pursue sought-after jobs within early yearsandeducation.Why study at Buckinghamshire New UniversityAt BNU, our teaching is centred around you. We make sure you get the professional support you need, backed up with insight from experienced lecturers. We don’t just provide you with great learning opportunities, but we also provide you the opportunity to combine theory with practice and apply your learning so it comes to life.This course is designed to give you flexibility, and BNU can provide you with a campus only 35 minutes from London. With our apps anywhere service you can use software and apps from the comfort of home.Our course offers you a course that helps you reach your professional and personal goals within the world of education, with the support of professional lecturers and insight from people who have been there. We believe this course prepares you for whatever you might face in the future and more.How will I be taught and assessedOur programme is designed to extend your knowledge and skills relating to practice, increase your confidence and develop critical decision-making skills. The teaching sessions encourage peer learning and debate around contemporary social issues that surround early years, primary education and educational policy and practice.This is a top-up degree which means it is intended for you if you have completed a foundation degree and want to get a full BA honors. Attendance is one day a week, and all assignments are work related, which enables you to enhance your prior qualifications to gain an honors degree related to your specific area of practice.Our course enables you to see the theory and debates you are having in class come to life before your eyes. Practice is evolving within a rapidly changing world and this is reflected in the strong thread of inclusion and social justice that is embedded throughout the program learning.What are my career prospectsAn MA in Education allows you to engage with a particular aspect of educational practice in depth, giving you knowledge and expertise that enables you to build confidence and inspire.Further opportunities for successful students include progressiononto teaching, training or wider teacher training programmes including studying at master’s level.