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
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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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:
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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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AdditionalDetails
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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