Course Summary

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

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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.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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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
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