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Early Childhood Studies

Blackpool and the Fylde College

UCAS Code: L520 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Entry requirements


A level

C,C

Pass Full Access to HE Diploma.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Early childhood studies

Fast-track your career into early childhood management with the Foundation Degree Early Childhood Studies.

Ideal if you’re already working in the sector, this two-year degree course develops the skills and qualities needed to progress into roles such as Early Years Practitioner, Children's Centre Lead Practitioner and Deputy Nursery Manager.

The programme is unique in two distinct ways:

• there is a strong focus on industry-based learning (facilitated by our own extensive employer relationships)
• we also support you to get to grips with the process of studying (through an Introduction to Academic Study module and our team of dedicated personal learning mentors).

Student satisfaction – as a result – is extremely high, with many students progressing to our one-year honours top-up programme.

Modules

Modules at level 4
Module Title Code Credits Optional?
Children and Childhoods SM4MD121 20 No
The Early Years Outdoor Environment SM4MD122 20 No
Reflective Practice Early Years Sector SM4MD123 20 No
Safeguarding Early Years SM4MD124 20 No
Inclusive Practice SM4MD125 20 No
Introduction to Academic Study Shac SM4MD152 20 No
Modules at level 5
Module Title Code Credits Optional?
Communication and Partnerships SM5MD173 20 No
Critical Issues Early Child Development SM5MD174 20 No
Professional Development SM5MD177 20 No
Research in Early Childhood SM5MD209 20 No
Social Policy SM5MD210 20 No
Work Based Learning SM5MD211 20 No

Assessment methods

Assessment Method Level 4 Level 5
Coursework 80% 85%
Exam 0% 0%
Practical 20% 15%

Tuition fees

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England
£9,000
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Northern Ireland
£9,000
per year
Scotland
£9,000
per year
Wales
£9,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Centre

Department:

Health, Care and Early years

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