Course Summary

If you do not meet the requirements for the two year FdA, you should consider this option. The Preparatory year is designed for students who may not have all the required grades/entry requirements for the ‘traditional’ degree course. The Preparatory year is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and grounding to get the most from higher education. Through the mix of modules taken in this year you will gain confidence, develop new skills, and gain knowledge which will give you the essential preparation for success in your chosen degree.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: 24J4

Institution code: O10

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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

Admission to the Preparatory Year will be 32 UCAS points. The University Campus considers each application on its own merits, and does consider alternative experience and qualifications for entry onto degree programmes. The Preparatory start year offers students the opportunity to develop academic skills and areas of professional knowledge to support the transition to the full BA (Hons) or other appropriate courses such as FdA Children and Young People to those applicants who may not meet the full degree entry requirements. It is also a time to achieve Maths GCSE at grade C or above and English GCSE grade C or above whilst studying in this year. Transition to the BA (Hons) Early Years and Education or the FdA Children and Young People will rely on a PASS and guidance will be offered to each student to ensure transition to a course is available that meets each students needs and aspirations. DBS check and process organised by the university during enrolment, registration and induction. DBS clearance will need to be achieved before any work placement can begin. It will be desirable that applicants are able to demonstrate appropriate personal qualities and attitudes for working with young children and their families. Attend interview as required, prior to acceptance onto the course. All applicants are interviewed before a place can be offered.

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

http://www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/courses/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 7500.0 Year 1
England 7500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
Scotland 7500.0 Year 1
Wales 7500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Any additional costs will be detailed on the course pages at www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/courses/

Provider information

Oldham Business Centre
University Way
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Oldham
OL1 1BB

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