Course Summary

This course is designed for those who are interested in establishing, or developing a career working with younger children and developing skills and knowledge of early childhood. Upon successful completion of assessed placements, you will gain certification of Graduate Practitioner Competencies at Level 6, as supported by the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network and recognised by the Department for Education’s Career Progression for the Early Years Workforce. This will qualify you to work as an Early Years Educator. It also provides a clear pathway to postgraduate study and Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). Additional opportunities available following completion of this degree include progression to further study and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Social Work or Youth Work. You’ll understand the steps children take on their learning and developmental journey, and learn how to support them along the way. Studies focus on specific elements such as how children develop language and an introduction to psychology, as well as a broader understanding of educational policy and practice theory. You’ll take part in work-based learning with placement opportunities, during which you’ll be encouraged to be critically reflective of your own work, as well as observing the practice of other professionals.

Course Details - Modules

Immersive Module: Introduction to Education Creative and Inclusive Practice Communication and Language, Work based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care 1, Child Development Play, Holistic Development and the Early Years Foundation Stage, Work based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care 2, Educational Research Safeguarding and Child Protection in the Early Years, Learning and Teaching Childhoods in a Globalised World Education, Project Work based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care 3, Towards a critical pedagogy with children and young people with SEND, Leadership and Quality in the Early Years, Supporting Children and Young People

Course Details – Assessment Method

Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Field trips, Practicals, Blended Learning Group discussions, Workshops, Supported independent study, Group presentations, Work based assessed placement

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: CHS1

Institution code: P63

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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

Grade P(C+)

Pass Access course with 23-45 Level 3 credits at Distinction and Merit with a minimum of 6 Level 3 credits at Distinction.


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 13%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 12000.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 12000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Derriford Road
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Plymouth
PL6 8BH

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