Childhood studies is an exciting field drawing on knowledge from psychology, sociology and psychoanalysis. Early childhood experiences contribute to formative development and affects children for the rest of their lives. The modern world presents a wide range of new and challenging experiences for children, including constant access to media, wider cultural diversity, cyber-bullying and larger school numbers.
This course prepares students to enter a career working with infants and children, whether in education, health care or children’s services, and make a positive contribution to these formative years
Successful students may choose to progress to the BA (Hons) (Top-up) Early Childhood Professional Studies, a one-year top up programme also delivered at the College, to gain a full Honours Degree award.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Supporting Children’s Development
Learning Within Early Childhood
Policy and Practice in the Early Years
Continuous Professional Development Portfolio (WBL)
Year 2
International Perspectives in Early Years Education
Research Practice in the Early Years
Working Together to Protect Children
Continuous Professional Development Portfolio (WBL)
Course Details – Assessment Method
You will be assessed through coursework which includes essays, reports, case studies, research reports and portfolio work.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
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.
Application Codes
Course code:
A161
Institution code:
M78
Campus Name:
Middlesbrough College
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
This can be from a range of appropriate Level 3 qualifications. Please contact the College if you have any queries.
Please contact the College if you are studying these qualifications.
Successful completion of the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.
You must be 18 years or over by 31 December in your first year of study.
You must have achieved 48 UCAS tariff points from a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.
You must also have a commitment to continuing professional development in the early years sector.
You will also have to attend an interview prior to joining the programme and complete a written answer of 300 words outlining why you want to study on the degree programme and complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).
To apply to Level 5/year two, you must have 120 credits at Level 4 in a child care foundation degree or equivalent.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
EU
6900.0
Year 1
England
6900.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6900.0
Year 1
Scotland
6900.0
Year 1
Wales
6900.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
6900.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Dock Street
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Middlesbrough
TS2 1AD
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