Foundation Degree Early Years Childhood Studies - Part Time

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 & 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

Fees:

£6000 per year full-time

£4000 per year part-time

Additional charge for DBS check

Duration:

2 years full-time

3 years part-time

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

Level 5 modules

• Safeguarding children

• Reflective practice

• Managing sessions

• Research perspectives

Level 5 Specialist unit

• Independent study

Students not currently in employment, but with relevant work experience, will

undertake placements during the course.

Accelerated progression onto a relevant degree course is possible. Certain universities may give you exemption from units within related degree courses.