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Early Childhood Studies (Foundation)

Entry requirements


A level

C,C

GCSE English and Mathematics minimum grade C required.

UCAS Tariff

64

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Early childhood studies

The Early Childhood Studies programme focuses on the key theories, concepts and application of working practices with children in the age range 0 to 8 years. Academic modules include:
Child Development, Learning Through Play, The Acquisition of Language and Communication Skills, Safeguarding Children, Developing Skills and Strategies for Managing Children's Behaviour, Working With Children with Additional Needs and Science and Technology in the Early Years. A varied programme of professional placements complements and supports your classroom learning.
The course is delivered by the Regional Colleges and can be studied full-time (2 years) or part-time (3 years) depending on location. Graduates who achieve the desired standard may be eligible for articulation to Year 2 of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree [full-time or part-time]. For further information contact your nearest Regional College.

The Uni


Course locations:

South Eastern Regional College (Lisburn Campus)

Northern Regional College (Newtownabbey)

North West Regional College (Derry-Londonderry)

South West College (Omagh Campus)

Southern Regional College (Newry Campus)

Belfast Metropolitan College (Gerald Moag Campus)

Northern Regional College (Ballymena)

Department:

Education

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94%
Early childhood studies

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Childhood and youth studies

Teaching and learning

95%
Staff make the subject interesting
98%
Staff are good at explaining things
97%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
95%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

80%
Library resources
93%
IT resources
90%
Course specific equipment and facilities
92%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
5%
Male students
95%
Female students
78%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
C

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