Early Childhood
Plymouth Marjon University
UCAS Code: CHS1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Pass Access course with 23-45 Level 3 credits at Distinction and Merit with a minimum of 6 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
Grade P(C+)
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About this course
This course is designed for those who are interested in establishing, or developing a career working with younger children and developing skills and knowledge of early childhood. Upon successful completion of assessed placements, you will gain certification of Graduate Practitioner Competencies at Level 6, as supported by the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network and recognised by the Department for Education’s Career Progression for the Early Years Workforce. This will qualify you to work as an Early Years Educator. It also provides a clear pathway to postgraduate study and Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). Additional opportunities available following completion of this degree include progression to further study and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Social Work or Youth Work. You’ll understand the steps children take on their learning and developmental journey, and learn how to support them along the way. Studies focus on specific elements such as how children develop language and an introduction to psychology, as well as a broader understanding of educational policy and practice theory. You’ll take part in work-based learning with placement opportunities, during which you’ll be encouraged to be critically reflective of your own work, as well as observing the practice of other professionals.
**Why study at Marjon?**
• First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
• Small, person-focused university with a big personality
• No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022)
• No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)
Modules
Educational Themes and Concepts * Creative and Inclusive Practice * Communication and Language * Work based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care 1 * Child Development * Play, Holistic Development and the Early Years Foundation Stage * Work based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care 2 * Educational Research * Safeguarding and Child Protection in the Early Years * Learning and Teaching * Childhoods in a Globalised World * Learning Outdoors * Education Project * Work based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care 3 * Towards a critical pedagogy with children and young people with SEND * Leadership and Quality in the Early Years * Supporting Children and Young People
Assessment methods
Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Field trips, Practicals, Blended Learning Group discussions, Workshops, Supported independent study, Group presentations, Work based assessed placement
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