Early Years
Birmingham City University
UCAS Code: X311 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Entry requirements
A level
A maximum of 2 subjects are considered . These can be other A-levels or level 3 equivalents.
48 UCAS points These can be a combination of AS and other A-levels or level 3 equivalents.
Education subjects preferred but other subjects also considered Pass with minimum 18 Merits/Distinctions at Level 3, also including GCSE English Language and Maths equivalence if not held separately.
Considered with a minimum of one A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) to achieve a total of 48 UCAS tariff points in a different subject area.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we accept other Level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall with grade 4 or above For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB will be accepted.
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points, achieved in four Higher level subjects. This must include Maths and English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level (minimum grade H1-H7 (or A-D/A1-D3 up to and including 2016))
See Irish Leaving Certificate under Level 3 entry
48 UCAS points Considered with A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
48 UCAS points Considered with A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
48 UCAS tariff points
48 UCAS points Considered with A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
48 UCAS points Considered with A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
48 UCAS points Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
48 UCAS points Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
48 UCAS points Considered with A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
48 UCAS points Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
48 UCAS points Considered with A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
48 UCAS points
48 UCAS points Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
48 UCAS points Considered with A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Achieve a minimum of grade B / 48 tariff points Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of CC in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers).
Achieve a minimum of 48 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCD) are required.
UCAS Tariff
Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
48 UCAS points Considered with A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
About this course
Are you passionate about working with young children in public, private, voluntary and independent childcare, early years or education settings? Perhaps you already work within the early years sector and would like to upskill or considering advanced practice.
The Foundation degree in Early Years aims to develop the skills and knowledge for you to develop your professional practice and support your career aspirations. The foundation degree is a recognised qualification in the sector and can also be a stepping stone to higher level and degree studies. Many students join an honours degree at level 6 (final year) on completion of the foundation degree.
The course is carefully designed to offer appropriate skills and knowledge relating to professional practice, and the application of work-based experience. It also focuses on your self-development and independent learning, as well as team work and your ability to manage others.
Skills and knowledge acquired from your modules combine to give you a thorough appreciation of a child’s social and emotional development, covering issues of language, literacy and numeracy, knowledge and understanding of the world, and physical and creative development.
Applying your knowledge in real Early Years settings is a vital part of your learning, and you need to complete 720 hours of work placement during the course. As a working, part-time student, you normally achieve this through your professional commitments; if you study full-time, you get all the support you need to find a suitable work placement.
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