Foundation Degree Early Years Childhood Studies - Full Time

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

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

Wednesday 9am - 9pm (Lunch 12pm - 1pm, break 3pm - 5pm, dinner break 6:30pm - 7pm)

Fees:

£6000 per year full-time

£4000 per year part-time

Additional charge for DBS

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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.