Course Description
This course prepares students for a range of careers in childcare at supervisory management level and can provide an appropriate pathway for gaining Early Years Teaching Status (EYTS). The course is run in partnership with the University of Bolton.
Applicants must have a Level 3 or higher qualification, full time applications need to be made through UCAS (see below). UCAS support is available for students already studying at Hopwood Hall College.
THIS COURSE IS SUBJECT TO VALIDATION.
Qualifications
Foundation Degree in Early Years
Details
Level 5
2 Years - Full Time
Based at: Middleton Campus
Fees: £6000 per year full-time (total course cost £12000 2 years full-time). £4000 per year part-time (total course costs £12000 3 years part-time).
There is no charge for a DBS for all students undertaking volunteer work placement.
APPLYING
Course Code X310
Institution code H54
Applications for this course are made via the UCAS website - click here.
Entry Requirements
Entry
requirements:
80 UCAS
tariff points which could include:
- 2 or more A Levels
- BTEC/Edexcel National Level 3
- Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) or Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
- GCSE English and maths at Grade C/4 or above
Mature
students can apply with no formal qualifications but with a minimum of three
years relevant
industry experience. A formal literacy diagnostic and comprehension assessment
will be required to assess academic capability.
Acceptance
subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Fit Person
Registration
Details
The course is made up of both compulsory modules, which all students undertake, and a specialist unit that enable you to study particular areas in depth.
Level 4 modules
• ICT to support children’s learning
• Study skills
• Facilitating children’s learning
• Inclusive practice
• Social policy
• Developing
Child
Level
5 modules
- Safeguarding children
- Reflective practice
- Managing sessions
- Research perspectives
Level
5 Specialist unit
- Independent study
Duration:
2 years
full-time
3 years
part-time
Start
date;
September 2020
Fees:
£6000 per
year full-time
£4000 per
year part-time
Additional
charge for DBS
check
Work Experience
Students not currently in employment, but with relevant work experience, will undertake placements during the course.
Progression
Accelerated progression onto a relevant degree course is possible. Certain universities may give you exemption from units within related degree courses.
