This course offers an exciting opportunity for those wishing to work with young children, combining academic study with work-based learning. You’ll undertake a variety of work placements in settings including nurseries, reception classes, children’s centres and special educational needs facilities. Alongside this, you’ll develop an understanding of the theory and principles that underpin good practice in the early years sector. You’ll examine issues in local and international contexts and explore concepts such as play, development, ethics, social justice and leadership. We ensure that you have maximum flexibility on your course while still retaining a clear focus on the study of early childhood. Your modules are designed to provide you with essential knowledge and understanding for your future career such as ensuring you are well-versed in children’s rights and protection as well as developing insights into effective teamwork. **This course is delivered by our partner University Centre Weston, in Weston-super-Mare.**

This course combines work-based practice with academic study. You'll attend lectures and undertake a work placement in a suitable early years setting, leaving you well-placed to either embark on your career immediately or continue your studies on a related Honours Top-up degree. You’ll gain a grounding in the key theories of child development and learning, alongside studies in regulations including the English Early Years Foundation Stage and Safeguarding. The programme’s distinctiveness also stems from its discussions on ethical, environment and holistic learning considerations in a childhood context. Many students on this course aspire to further and postgraduate study and teaching roles, and you’ll also undertake a substantial individual project on a topic of interest to develop your higher academic research and writing skills. Foundation degrees are Level 5 qualifications equivalent to the first two years of a full Honours degree

You'll be assessed via a combination of practical exams and coursework, with an assessment breakdown of 10% practical exams and 90% coursework. There are no written exams on this course.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: X315

Institution code: B20

Campus Name: University Centre Weston

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

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Student satisfaction : 68%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 84%

EU	7950.0	Year 1
England	7950.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	7950.0	Year 1
Scotland	7950.0	Year 1
Wales	7950.0	Year 1

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Newton Park
Newton St Loe
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Bath
BA2 9BN