Early Childhood Studies (Optional pathway in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities)
Staffordshire University
Early Childhood Studies (Optional pathway in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities)
Course Summary
A degree from our Early Childhood Studies programme is ideal if you want to gain a graduate-level qualification that will enable you to work with children aged from birth to 8 years old.
You'll have a holistic approach to understanding early childhood, relating appropriate educational theory to practice. You'll look critically at the role of play, considering differing curriculum models and examining the impact of early childhood researchers and theorists on current government perspectives and practices.
This degree will prepare you for many types of employment and is supported by employers within the industry. Graduates from our Early Childhood Studies degree have progressed into primary Teacher Training, early years teaching, social work, further education, charity work and management. You'll gain placement opportunities across the birth to 8 years old age range and you'll establish lifelong networks that you can use throughout your career.
In addition to our ‘core’ Early Childhood Studies degree we offer another pathway in Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND), which provides a more detailed focus into that area.
On successful completion of study, we will issue one of the following awards dependent on your chosen pathway:
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Special Education Needs and Disability
**Work placements**
Our placement staff will work with you to identify a suitable location for your work placement. Please also note that you are responsible for any costs incurred in travelling to and from your work placement, and for any accommodation costs.
Students on our Early Childhood Studies degrees have worked with:
- Schools
- Colleges
- Early years settings
- SEND settings
- NGOs
- Private training organisations
- Local Councils
- Armed Forces
- Prison Service
- Local Authorities
All students will attend work placements in early years settings throughout the programme, they will be expected to undertake work based activities in preparation for their teaching and learning sessions. These may include information exercises such as locating relevant policies and resource audits for review and discussion. Observations of children or work processes in the placement/work setting may be used to inform discussion, such as analysing children's needs, involvement in the planning process or the preparation of work focused learning materials. Placement records will provide support for learners on placement and all students will be supported by a work-based supervisor within the setting.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 compulsory modules:
• Personal, Professional and Academic Development • Introduction to Young Children’s Development • Working with babies 0-3 • History and Philosophy of Early Childhood
Year 2 compulsory modules:
Collaborative Working
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Professional Development: Reflecting on Practice
Play Therapy
Children with Complex Needs (SEND Route Only)
Year 3 compulsory modules:
Research Methods (SEND pathway must have SEND focus)
Numeracy and Literacy Acquisition in the Early Years
Independent Research Project (SEND Pathway must have SEND focus)
Global Perspectives on Childhood
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: L590
Institution code: S72
Campus Name: Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
Campus code:
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
Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 96 points.
Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 96 points
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content of level 4. A transcript will be required.
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content of level 4. A transcript will be required.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field.
Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advise
Achieve a minimum of 96 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCD) are required.
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 points
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 96 UCAS points
Achieve a minimum of 96 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 points
Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Tarrif points from composite elements of IB
Made up of 6 components - usually comprising of 3 subjects at 'higher level' and 3 at 'standard' level. Opportunity to add on to points with extended essay and theory of knowledge. All the above attract UCAS points. Potential to meet the points by not passing all six component of qualificaiton.
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction : 91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%
Go onto work and study: 85%
Fees and funding
| 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 |
| EU | 14000.0 | Year 1 |
| International | 14000.0 | Year 1 |
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
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Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE
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Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE