Course Summary

The BA Early Childhood Studies with Foundation is a four year programme of study that includes a foundation year which offers access to those wishing to study at university and who do not have the standard entry profile for Year 1 BA study. The programme also offers entry to degree study for those who may be returning to study, those who may have relevant professional/workplace/voluntary experience but do not have the required academic entry profile for level 4 entry and for those whose qualifications may be outside the subject area. We offer high quality teaching, a stimulating learning environment and a programme in which you will fe1el well supported and ready for the challenges of degree study.

Course Details - Modules

In your Foundation Year (year 0), you’ll acquire the knowledge and skills you’ll need to progress through your studies and become a confident, independent learner. You’ll take four 30 credit modules which will introduce you to a range of education-related topics whilst preparing you for degree-level study at the University of Plymouth. Core modules ED001 Questioning Education ED002 Studying Learning and Learning to Study ED003 Children and Stories ED004 Independent Enquiry

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: X312

Institution code: P60

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

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

32-48 pts, including General Studies

Including General Studies

32-48 points. Preference is given for Arts/ Drama/ Social Sciences/ Early Years/ English/ Humanities/ Media, however all subjects are considered.

Pass an Access to HE Diploma, preference to Education/ Social Science/ Health and Social Care, but all subjects can be considered.

Preference is given for Arts/ Drama/ Social Sciences/ Early Years/ English/ Humanities/ Media, however all subjects are considered.

Accepted in combination.

Preference is given for Arts/ Drama/ Social Sciences/ Early Years/ English/ Humanities/ Media, however all subjects are considered. English accepted within; Advanced Level 4 or Standard Level 5.

Preference is given for Arts/ Drama/ Social Sciences/ Early Years/ English/ Humanities/ Media, however all subjects are considered.

Preference is given for Arts/ Drama/ Social Sciences/ Early Years/ English/ Humanities/ Media, however all subjects are considered.

Accepted in combination.

It is recommended that students have Mathematics and English Language at Grade C/4 or above.

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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

International students - English language requirements

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees * Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

Provider information

Drake Circus
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Plymouth
PL4 8AA

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