Early Childhood Studies
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
32 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas. Level 2 Requirements (GCSE level): Not a requirement but good practice: Grade 4/C in GCSE English and Mathematics. Additional requirements • A suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate is required. • There is a requirement of either paid or voluntary placement, for a minimum of 2 days per week. We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.
About this course
Are you interested in a career working with children? Do you want to learn more about how to support children’s learning and development? Our programme is suitable for those wanting to work in a number of sectors, including early years, primary school teaching and community work. The programme will help you develop a number of personal and professional skills as you will undertake placement hours to enhance your skill set and apply theory to practice.
Once you have completed the course, you can go into several different career routes such as teaching, early years management and MA study.
This Degree is Validated by the University of Hull.
Modules
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:
Level 4:
Research and Foundational Theories;
Children, Families and Society;
Educational Continuum;
Safeguarding ;
Observation and Assessment.
Level 5:
Research and Contemporary Theories;
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities;
Effective Pedagogy option 1 (0-4 years) option 2 (5-8 years);
Employability;
Multi Agency Working.
Level 6:
Language, Learning and Literacy;
Early Years Dissertation;
The Reflective Practitioner;
Current issues and Contemporary Debates;
Innovation and Change.
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
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University Campus Doncaster
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