This course will enable students to convert their foundation degree or HND to a full BA (Hons) degree so they can progress their career within the field of early childhood education and care. The course aims to provide a broad and balanced knowledge and understanding of the main features of early childhood education and care and you will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of disciplines as the programme draws on aspects of social policy, leadership and management and inclusion. Studying the course part-time will provide you with the flexibility to combine paid employment with study. As an **Early Childhood Education and Care** graduate you will have the opportunity to become part of an interdisciplinary workforce which encompasses early childhood in all its diverse aspects. Many pursue a broad range of careers, working in children’s centres, schools, nurseries, social services, local authority support teams, and charitable organisations. There is also the opportunity to pursue a career in teaching through PGCE or School Direct.

Early Childhood Education and Care full-time top-up award Level 6 modules EY621 Safeguarding children EY622 Social policy: rhetoric and reality EY623 Inclusion and disability EY625/EY633 Dissertation (double module) Optional module from: EY626 Childhood in a changing world EY627 Healthy communities EY628 Leadership and management in ECEC settings EY629 Education studies in early years EY630 Developing creativity in the early years EY632 International childcare practices

Assessment Methods are not listed for 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: X31A

Institution code: N36

Campus Name: Newman University

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

Applicants will need to have 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5. Entry requirements are flexible and recognise a range of academic qualifications as well as relevant work experience. Applicants must obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.newman.ac.uk/single-and-joint-honours/2864/early-childhood-education-and-care-top-up-award#tab-entry

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Student satisfaction : 85%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Channel Islands	9250.0	Whole course
England	9250.0	Whole course
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Whole course
Scotland	9250.0	Whole course
Wales	9250.0	Whole course

Fees shown are for 2021/22 academic year. The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course, where applicable. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments. Additional cost information associated with undergraduate degrees can be found at https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/additional-costs-for-undergraduate-courses/

Genners Lane
Bartley Green
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Birmingham
B32 3NT