Early Childhood Studies

Course Summary

The course comprises six 20-credit modules at each level of study (six per year for full-time study) The six modules you will study in Year One are: -Professional Skills and Development -Interpersonal Skills -Young Children's Welfare and Wellbeing -Policy and Provision -International Education Perspectives -Theories of Learning and Development (Psychology) The six modules you will study in Year Two are: -Perspectives on Childhood -Researching Childhood -Multi-agency Working -Children's Spaces (including Outdoor Play, Play Design and Forest School) -Health and Physical Wellbeing -Social and Emotional Development Students are given a strong core of knowledge in psychology, sociology, and the holistic development of children. They will also have the opportunity to specialise in areas by selecting topics of interest, furthering links to their professional development. Engaging lectures, collaborative and independent study, opportunities for trips and events with the University, and guest speakers provide you with a uniquely supportive and challenging learning environment.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Students are assessed via a range of innovative, challenging and professionally relevant modes. There are no exams, and students are assessed throughout the academic year. Student comment: "The assignments were made very clear and I was very happy with the feedback response to drafts. I found feedback extremely useful to further my work and achieve what I had hoped for in these modules."

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: CLX0

Institution code: P51

Campus Name: North Devon Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

Five GCSEs at Grade C or above Entry is welcomed from mature learners, those with sector experience, and those who have taken non-traditional paths through education. A Levels OR vocational qualifications (64 UCAS tariff points) or substantial and relevant work experience in an appropriate sector is also considered. Entry is welcome from mature students with relevant experience in place of these qualifications. Appropriate subject areas will normally be in the discipline of children's care and development, education, psychology, sociology, health and social care, and related subjects, however qualifications in other subjects may be considered and discussed at interview. Learners without the relevant GCSE grades may be considered if they plan to undertake further study towards those qualifications.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 93%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Fees to be confirmed

Provider information

Old Sticklepath Hill
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Barnstaple
EX31 2BQ