This is a work-based foundation degree. You will attend St Mary's University one day a week whilst employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity). Early Years Education gives those already working in education the opportunity to gain a vocational foundation degree (FdA) by part-time study. The programme provides opportunities for people working directly with children, or those working in other educational support roles, to build their knowledge and experience through study at higher education level. The programme, which will help to enhance your understanding of your current professional role, can be completed in a minimum of two years part-time study. This course aims to build self-confidence in the workplace and at home. The current emphasis on the development of the school workforce as a whole has been one of the driving forces behind this degree. Early Years Education will open up a range of opportunities in the education sector. Successful completion of this programme leads to the award of a foundation degree in Early Years Education. There is then an opportunity to progress to the BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years Education (Work-Based Route), a one year enhancement programme. This may be followed by a route into teaching to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), such as PGCE

Year one - Learning Through Play in the Early Years, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Professional Skills Development One, Understanding the Early Years, Using and Applying Technology Within the Early Years, Using and Applying Technology Within the Early Years Environment and Working in Partnerships

All assignments are designed to develop your knowledge, understanding and use of transferrable skills in teaching children, linking the theory with the practical. A range of assessment methods are used, these may include both group and individual presentations, practical visual presentations (posters, leaflets, 3D display, use of green screen) essays, case studies and portfolios.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: X110

Institution code: S64

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

An A Level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required. You will need to be employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity)

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Student satisfaction : 58%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 90%

EU	9250.0	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	12250.0	Year 1

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

St Mary's University
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