{"id":6841,"date":"2026-03-21T00:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T00:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/course\/ba-early-childhood-studies-top-up-with-professional-practice\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T00:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T00:02:11","slug":"ba-early-childhood-studies-top-up-with-professional-practice","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/course\/ba-early-childhood-studies-top-up-with-professional-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) with Professional Practice BA (Hons)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div class=\"course-header-container has-blue-color has-sky-background-color alignfull mt-0 pt-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"course-header-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"course-info-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"apply-now\" class=\"course-info\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-newman-back-button mb-4 has-7-font-size\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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There is growing recognition that early childhood and children\u2019s experiences must be supported by a highly qualified workforce.<\/p>\n<p>The programme is specifically designed for students interested in working with young children. It offers a course that provides breadth and depth in key aspects relating to childhood, child development, education and care but also integrates a wider thematic approach which includes families, communities, multi-agency working, social policy, inclusion and diversity, research and health. It will develop your knowledge, skills, understanding of these, and your generic transferable skills through course content, learning and teaching strategies, assessment, research, and experiences of early years settings and organisations.<\/p>\n<p>Modules run in parallel and require students to engage with a range of learning and teaching modes using e-learning as well as face-to-face contact with tutors.<\/p>\n<p>The Professional practice route is designed for applicants who wish to top-up from a Foundation degree that does not have \u2018full and relevant\u2019 status as designated by the DfE, or an appropriate Level 3 qualification.<\/p>\n<p>You will also  be required to undertake a placement across the duration of the course.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\">\n<summary style=\"color: #fff;background-color: #65696a\"><span>How will I be assessed?<\/span><svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\tAssessment is through a wide range of methods. 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If yours aren\u2019t listed, don\u2019t worry &#8211; our Admissions Team can help you explore your options. See full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/study\/how-to-apply\/entry-requirements\/\">entry requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-entryRequirements has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-23221a5065d02b8df43b85327f223610\"><p>Entry Requirements<\/p>\n<p>UK home student applicants should have 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5, e.g. a relevant HND, a Foundation Degree in Early Years which is recognised as \u2018Full and Relevant\u2019 by the DfE, or a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.<\/p>\n<p>The top up award is designed for Early Years Foundation Degree graduates or equivalent who ?already hold a relevant level 3 Early Years qualification, or a ?Foundation Degree classed as \u2018Full and Relevant\u2019 by the DfE, ?to enable them to progress to level 6 to achieve an Hons degree in Early Childhood Studies.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact Admissions for confirmation of suitability of qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>You will need a letter from your employer confirming you have current and valid enhanced DBS in place or you will require a new DBS if the letter can\u2019t be provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e708bcb5345f601a447c30709c223fae\">Please <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact Admissions<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"#apply-now\" ><span>Apply Now<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-international-students-412c6fcf-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-international-students-412c6fcf-1\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"international-students-412c6fcf-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"academic-entry-requirements-for-international-students\">Academic entry requirements for international students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an international applicant, you can use the button below to see specific entry requirements for your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/entry-requirements-and-visa-information\/\"><span>Country entry requirements<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"english-requirements\">English requirements<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foundation courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 5.5 IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 in each component*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergraduate courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no component below IELTS 5.5*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postgraduate courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no component below IELTS 6.0*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Some courses may have a higher requirement to meet regulatory or professional body requirements. Your offer letter will state any variation to the above advertised requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-599ef7c62be4576dfad492791b4f19a8\">For further help you can email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:international@newman.ac.uk\"><strong>international@newman.ac.uk<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or telephone&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+441218160449\"><strong>+441213874776<\/strong><\/a> to speak with our Admissions Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\"><span>International students<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-9d10a853-3280-47a5-b0da-8aaf22e335f1\" data-name=\"Course fees\" data-count=\"3\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;tuitionFee&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;tuitionFeeInternational&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;OR&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-sky-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-fees\">Course fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab-container\" style=\"--tab-color:#002c4b\"><div class=\"tab-container\" data-tab-container=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-header\"><div class=\"tab-list\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"tab-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" data-tab-id=\"uk-students-8d597e9e-0\">UK students<\/button><button id=\"tab-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" data-tab-id=\"international-students-8d597e9e-1\">International students<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\" data-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"uk-students-8d597e9e-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\"><p class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-tuitionFee has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-723af383edf4600119b31875f1e3c613\">The tuition fee for academic year 2026\/27 is: \u00a39,790. Tuition fees for courses starting April to May 2026, fall within the 2025\/26 academic cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fce3c84eb95ddb1993119b0364fd9a1f\">Fees for the 2025\/26 academic year can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student Finance pages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-international-students-8d597e9e-1\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"international-students-8d597e9e-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0bd83da4ba9e4787668c8d1f2c9d7f0\">For detailed information on course fees for international students, please visit our&nbsp;International Students page, linked below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\"><span>International students<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-6-font-size\" id=\"additional-costs\">Additional costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24be4c29f2d9877aef7119e714f1036a\">The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. 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Book now to secure your place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/study\/open-days\/\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-fb319877-d2e0-4891-bfef-7f9b6fc1d2ad\" data-name=\"Course modules\" data-count=\"5\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;has_course_modules&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;is_true&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-clay-ash-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab-container wp-block-newman-course-modules\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-container\" data-tab-container=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-list\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"tab-year-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tab\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"tab active\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-selected=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"panel-year-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tab-id=\"year-3\"\n\t\t\t\t>Year 3\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\" data-tabs-content=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab gap\" id=\"panel-year-3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-year-3\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"year-3\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-block-content content\"><details name=\"module-year-3\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" open>\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tResearch Project\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">40 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In this module we invite students to select a topic of personal interest to be explored through field research or a desk-based study (depending on route) and reported in a written study of 10,000 words. The Research Project is designed to enable students to investigate educational phenomena that hold particular interest for in them and actively encourages the exercise of originality and personal autonomy. It requires students to identify and apply an appropriate research design, addressing ethical principles, and employing systematic research procedures. Students will present and analyse their findings with critical reflection on their research question, methodology, management and organisation and analyse limitations of their study. They will identify the implications for policy and practice, where appropriate. The module aims to draw and build upon students&#8217; previous knowledge and experience at certificate and intermediate level study.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-3\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWorking Collaboratively with Families\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Since the late 1990\u2019s, Early Childhood has been identified as an area of special interest for successive governments who have identified this period of a child\u2019s life as providing an opportunity to have a significant impact on their progress in terms of their education, care and general well-being as well as presenting the opportunity to tackle issues such as child poverty and social exclusion. In light of this, Early Childhood has seen an unprecedented level of social policy reform and developments in the way in which practitioners collaborate with children and their families to achieve these aims. In particular, Early Childhood practitioners have been positioned in a primary role to support children and their families and take the lead in co-ordinating collaborative responses in partnership with families and a range of agencies. This module will therefore engage students in a critical analysis of current social policy in this area and the range of services and agencies involved in collaborative working and the legal and regulatory frameworks in which they operate. This module will provide students with the opportunity to gain a critical understanding of the issues around leading collaborative work with children and their families. They will be encouraged to critically reflect on the opportunities and challenges around supporting families and explore the nature of these provisions in terms of the underlying philosophies and political ideas. Students will be encouraged to critically reflect on the impact of political ideology on government intentions for social policy, and how such intentions serve to shape practice. They will also be encouraged to begin to understand and locate their own position in terms of the underlying philosophical and political values.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-3\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tProfessional Practice\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">40 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This double module for Professional Practice Top-Up students provides an opportunity for students to explore the concept of quality practice with the content being framed around the standards for the Early Years Educator (NCTL, 2023) and the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (DfE 2023). The module also requires students to work alongside professional practitioners in Early Years settings\/schools\/organisations to further develop their knowledge, skills and competence of working in practice with children, families and other professionals. Students will be required to identify and attend an appropriate setting\/school\/organisation, in negotiation with the student, the tutor and the setting. in order to experience, participate in and develop competence in a range of tasks associated with education and care in an Early Years setting\/school\/organisation. Alongside the practical experience, students also attend taught sessions around aspects of Quality Practice in Early Childhood Education and Care. Settings are provided with guidance in the form of an Employer Handbook which provides information on all aspects of the Placement including the aims of the placement, the role of the setting in supporting the students, information as to what students need to undertake whilst on placement and contact details of tutors. Students also have access to a handbook which includes information as to the purpose of placement, their role in terms of professional conduct and an overview of the taught sessions and the assessment.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><details name=\"module-year-3\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-arrow\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"has-white-background-color has-blue-color\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExploring the Holistic World of Under 5&#039;S\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"inherit\" d=\"M432.6 209.3l-191.1 183.1C235.1 397.8 229.1 400 224 400s-11.97-2.219-16.59-6.688L15.41 209.3C5.814 200.2 5.502 184.1 14.69 175.4c9.125-9.625 24.38-9.938 33.91-.7187L224 342.8l175.4-168c9.5-9.219 24.78-8.906 33.91 .7187C442.5 184.1 442.2 200.2 432.6 209.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-details__content has-stone-color has-white-background-color pl-4 pr-4 pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"is-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"credits\">20 Credits<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"compulsary\">(Compulsory)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This module provides students with the opportunity to critically reflect on the holistic lives of children from conception to 5. Journeying from conception through the key milestones of development, this module provides opportunities to examine key issues on a micro level which are experienced by children 0-5, influenced by social and biological factors. Students will consider the impacts of key issues on the holistic lives of children and reflect on the range of appropriate services available within the sector. Further macro influences on a child\u2019s life are also recognised through this module. Students are encouraged to recognise the importance of the family as well as wider society and will critically explore the growing, wider influence of media (film) and government campaigns that influence the holistic world of a child 0-5.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/details><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-47256fa0-15a9-4403-9341-462c9e1d2815\" data-name=\"Placement information\" data-count=\"6\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;placementInformation&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-placementInformation has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-818ad5da1a1b48012189a19eee2aa4c8\"><p>You will also  be required to undertake a placement across the duration of the course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-d2685d31-ca69-4f18-bb13-7f17e5209bcf\" data-name=\"Studying in Birmingham\" data-count=\"7\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;studyingAndLivingInBirmingham&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px;min-height:354px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-896 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/courses\/wp-content\/themes\/birmingham-newman-parent\/assets\/dist\/img\/birmingham-brindley-place.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-studyingAndLivingInBirmingham\"><p>Studying and Living in Birmingham<\/p>\n<p>At Birmingham Newman University, you\u2019ll enjoy the best of both worlds: a peaceful, green campus that creates the ideal setting for focused study and personal reflection, yet remains just eight miles from the vibrant city centre. As the UK\u2019s second-largest city, Birmingham is also one of the youngest and most diverse in Europe, offering a dynamic blend of culture, innovation and opportunity. From world-renowned museums and music venues to a thriving food scene alongside a growing business and tech sector, it\u2019s a place where creativity and ambition naturally thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Experience Birmingham: A City Full of Possibilities<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#039;re discovering the Midlands for the first time or already know the area well, Birmingham provides a lively and inclusive environment for students. As one of the most energetic and multicultural cities in the UK, it\u2019s a place where you can grow academically while developing personally. Its rich cultural heritage, creative energy and broad range of opportunities make it an inspiring backdrop for your university journey.<\/p>\n<p>A City That Loves Great Food<\/p>\n<p>Birmingham is a brilliant place to explore diverse culinary experiences. You might wander through the famous Balti Triangle, sample global street food at Digbeth Dining Club or enjoy a relaxed meal by the canals in Brindleyplace. The city is also home to independent caf\u00e9s, vegan-friendly eateries and countless hidden gems. Whether you&#039;re grabbing a quick bite between lectures or planning an evening out, there\u2019s always something new to discover.<\/p>\n<p>Arts, Culture and Entertainment<\/p>\n<p>The city pulses with creativity. You could catch live music at the O2 Academy, experience a world-class performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome or browse exhibitions at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Creative spaces like the Custard Factory showcase local talent while hosting events that celebrate innovation. With festivals, sporting fixtures and cultural celebrations taking place year-round, there\u2019s never a shortage of things to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Simple &amp; Convenient Travel<\/p>\n<p>Getting around Birmingham is straightforward thanks to its well-connected public transport system. Buses, trams and trains make it easy to reach campus, explore the city or travel further afield. Whether you&#039;re commuting daily or heading off for a weekend adventure, transport is both accessible and affordable.<\/p>\n<p>Life Beyond the Lecture Hall<\/p>\n<p>Your time at Birmingham Newman University extends far beyond academic study. You\u2019ll have the chance to join student societies, contribute to community projects or try something entirely new. The university\u2019s supportive atmosphere encourages you to build confidence, develop practical skills and feel genuinely at home throughout your studies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-a4de1af4-8e9d-46f2-a083-02403eb8b57a\" data-name=\"What careers can I consider?\" data-count=\"8\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;whatCareersCanIConsider&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\"><div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-whatCareersCanIConsider has-text-color has-primary-color wp-elements-274c72f54a34fc50debc5576fea5a2c8\"><p>There are a wide range of career opportunities for graduates in the field of early years. This includes working in Children\u2019s Centres, schools, nurseries, Social Services, Local Authority support teams, and charitable organisations. Early Childhood graduates have pursued Early Years Teacher Status or a teaching career via a PGCE to gain qualified teacher status (QTS).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-course-section alignfull course-section\" id=\"course-section-452566cc-b6f8-45e1-af9e-7291fb273325\" data-name=\"Courses you might like\" data-count=\"10\"><section class=\"wp-block-newman-query query-block newman-query alignfull  has-3-columns\"  style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"query-block__container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"query-block__header mb-4 fade-in-up is-flex is-justify-content-space-between is-align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mb-0 query-block__title has-primary-color\">Courses we think you&#039;ll also like<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-flex gap-2 is-align-items-center is-justify-content-flex-end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"query-block__desktop-buttons\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"query-block__buttons is-flex 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