If you have previous experience of working with children under the age of eight and already hold a Foundation Degree or HND our top-up course in Early Childhood Studies is ideal for you. This course will give you a broad academic foundation in a range of professions related to working with children from birth to the age of eight. This is a particularly useful course if you are already working in this field. You will be given opportunities to undertake placements in education, health and social care settings which will give context to your academic studies and provide you with professional development. Our tutors are experienced professionals from a variety of fields within Early Childhood, who, along with your practical placements, give you real-world knowledge and expertise. All of your essential reading will be available from the University's Library which means that all your essential course reading materials are available for free when you start with us You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. Based on the evidence available, the TEF Panel judged that the University of Northampton delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK. We invest more money into your education than 90% of Universities in the UK* ✱ source: Guardian University League Table 2020

**Stage 3** • Dissertation (Compulsory) • Personal, Academic and Professional Development 3: Graduate Leadership (Compulsory) • Research and Inquiry in Professional Contexts (Compulsory) • Graduate Practitioner Practice (Compulsory) • Specialist Option: Health and Social Care (Designated) • Professional Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education and Care (Designated) • Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (Designated) Module information is quoted for 21/22 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

There are no exams for this course, instead you will be assessed on essays, online debate and discussion, individual projects and your dissertation.

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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: X312

Institution code: N38

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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.

Applications are welcomed from students with an HND, Foundation Degree or Diploma in Higher Education in a related subject area (or overseas equivalent).

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