NU Childhood HB

(Top-up)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Childhood and Early Years Studies

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  • Overview

  • About the Programme

    An education grant of S$2,180 is available to local applicants for the 2024 intakes of this programme. Please contact our programme consultant for more information.

    The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Childhood and Early Years Studies (Top-up) programme is a Direct Honours Degree programme with dual specialisations offered by the Faculty of Arts, Design, and Social Sciences, Northumbria University.

    The programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach which draws upon literature and research from a number of disciplines including cultural and media studies, education, history, literature, psychology, and sociology. Students are encouraged to draw from personal experience during their studies and engage with contemporary issues, critically reflecting upon these in the light of the current socio-political context and the emergent and prevailing paradigms of the day.

    If you are interested in working with children, young people, and families within education, health, or social care settings, the flexibility of this programme may be just what you are looking for. It provides you with a unique opportunity to develop knowledge, insight, and understanding in two complementary subject areas that whilst exploring a range of career pathways.

     

    Salary Guide

    Social Worker | Average Salary Annually: S$56,269
    Family Service Counsellor | Average Salary Annually: S$48,045
    Special Education Teacher | Average Salary Annually: S$43,312
    Preschool Teacher | Average Salary Annually: S$41,260
    Kindergarten Teacher | Average Salary Annually: S$32,946
    Teaching Assistant | Average Salary Annually: S$32,179

    Source: sg.indeed.com/career (accurate as of 3 May 2024)

     

    Graduation & Degree Awarded

    Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Childhood and Early Year Studies from Northumbria University, United Kingdom.

    The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.

    The programme is not accredited by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). Graduates who wish to work in the local early childhood sector will need to submit an application to ECDA for Teacher Registration via a preschool. Approval by ECDA will be subjected to the applicant meeting the requirements for Teacher Registration.

    Key facts
    Duration
    18 months
    Intake Month
    May & November
    Assessment
    100% assignment-based Degree with no exams
    Career Opportunities
    Family Service Counsellor
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Preschool Teacher
    Social Worker
    Teaching Assistant
    Special Education Teacher

Ranking & Accreditation

  • Intakes

    There are 2 intakes per year.

    Commencement
    • May
    • November

      Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.

    Minimum Class Size
    • 20 students

      Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.

      Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.

Curriculum

Modules

Core Modules
  • Changing Childhoods
  • Childhood and Early Years Studies Project
  • Global Perspectives of Childhood and Youth
  • Leadership and Collaboration in Children’s Services
  • Perspectives on Children’s Literature
  • Play and the Early Years Curriculum
  • Professional Practice and Career Development
  • Researching Childhood and Early Years
  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Childhood
  • Young Children as Meaning Makers
  • Young People in Society

Click here for module descriptions.

  • Admission Criteria
    Academic Requirements

    This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which include:

    • Kaplan Diploma
    • Polytechnic Diploma
    • Other private Diplomas or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
    English Language Requirements
    • GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
    • IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
    • For more information, please click here.

    In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the university.

    Work Experience
    • When required, work experience will be applied as part of the admissions process. Any work experience assessment and related admissions decisions will be conducted by the University, and lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit
  • Fees

    • Local Applicants
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      Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.

      Course Fee

      Tuition Fee

      The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.

      S$21,396.70 payable in 6 instalments 
      (Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$23,576.70 minus Education Grant of S$2,180^)

      Fee inclusive of 9% GST

      Receive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*

      ^The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme. Terms and conditions apply.

      *Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.


      Non-Refundable Application Fee

      S$239.80
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST


      Student Development Fee

      S$283.40*
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST

      *Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.

      The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.

      Payment Options

      Payment Counter Operating Hours:

      Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
      9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
      9am – 3pm (Saturdays)

      Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm

      (Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)


      SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:

      For New Students

      New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.

      Download SAM mobile app:
      Google Playstore
      Apple Appstore

      Online payment website: 
      https://mysam.singpost.com/webhome


      Credit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:

      Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:

      • 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
      • 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank

      Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):

      • 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank

      Education Loan:

      Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the Maybank Education Loan or OCBC Frank Education Loan.

      Maybank Education Loan

      • Standard Repayment
        1. Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
      • Partial Repayment
        1. Make partial instalments for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
        2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
      • Interest Servicing
        1. Pay only interest for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
        2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
      • Flexible repayment options with a tenure of up to 8 years.
      • Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.

      OCBC Frank Education Loan

      • Standard - Principal & Interest
        1. Pay your monthly instalments (principal + interest) once your loan is disbursed.
      • Graduated - Interest first*
        1. Pay only interest while studying.
        2. Start paying principal + interest after graduation.
      • Graduated Plus - Interest first plus 1 Year*
        1. Pay only Interest while studying + 1 year after graduation.
        2. Pay principal + interest from third year onwards.
      • Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.

        *For Graduated and Graduated Plus, the loan tenure includes the period of study.

      For assistance, please contact your programme consultant or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.


      Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):

      Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.


      Flywire (for International Students):

      For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).


      Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:

      Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.

      Kaplan Higher Education Academy
      Bank account details: 
      Bank name: DBS Bank
      Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
      Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
      Bank code: 7171
      Branch code: 001
      Account no.: 001-900452-7
      Swift code: DBSSSGSG

      Important Note:

      • Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
      • If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
      • For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
      • For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
      Education Grant

      This Education Grant aims to provide financial assistance to Northumbria University students pursuing selected Degree programmes. For more information, please click here or contact our programme consultant.

  • Duration
    Duration
    • 18 months
    Maximum allowed candidature period
    • Not applicable

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