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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Early Years Leadership HTQ course at Barnsley College University Centre.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Early Years Leadership HTQ at Barnsley College University Centre. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,995 per year |
| Scotland | £6,995 per year |
| Wales | £6,995 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £6,995 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: LEEY
Here's what Barnsley College University Centre says about its Early Years Leadership HTQ course.
The Early Years Leadership Foundation Degree HTQ, validated by Leeds Trinity University, is a work-based programme designed for practitioners working with children aged 0–8 and their families. It connects practical experience with advanced skills, behaviours, and knowledge to support career progression. The course explores early education, sustainable leadership, and global childhoods, fostering expertise for higher-level study and leadership roles in the sector.
Source: Barnsley College University Centre
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree - FD
Department
Early Years and Childcare
Location
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus | Barnsley
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Leadership
• Childhood studies
• Early childhood studies
• Early years education
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
You will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Year 1
Reflective Practitioner Children’s Health, Care and Relational Wellbeing Supporting Children’s Learning and Development Diverse Childhood Year 2
Safeguarding and Child Protection Sustainable Leadership Equitable Inclusive Education Reflective Research Informed Practice
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed through a combination of practical work, including presentations, group activities, and practice-based tasks, as well as reflective learning based on your work experience. A key part of the assessment involves creating a portfolio of documents that evidence your learning and professional development.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Early Years Leadership HTQ course at Barnsley College University Centre features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
100%
high
Teaching on my course
100%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
95%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
95%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
95%
high
Organisation and management
95%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
95%
high
How well organised is your course?
95%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
97%
high
Student voice
97%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
90%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
100%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
97%
high
Learning opportunities
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
100%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
100%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
100%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
high
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
90%
high
Student voice
90%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
92%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
91%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
We're still busy gathering student information for Early Years Leadership HTQ at Barnsley College University Centre. Look out for more info soon.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Early Years Leadership HTQ course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Barnsley College University Centre graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
50%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
10%
Caring personal services
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Protective service occupations
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
25%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
Customer service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Barnsley College University Centre graduates who took Early Years Leadership HTQ - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.5k
First year after graduation
£23.5k
Third year after graduation
£21.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Early Years Leadership HTQ.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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