Course Summary

The BA (Hons) programmes with Foundation Year are open to a wide range of students who do not yet have the qualifications to apply for an undergraduate degree programme. Successful completion of the Foundation Year will allow progression onto our Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) course: Gain a thorough understanding of the learning, development and life experiences of children in their early years. This degree will provide a firm foundation for a career making a difference to the lives of young children. As a successful graduate of this course you will meet the Graduate Practitioner Competencies specified by the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network. We have designed this course to equip you with the Graduate Practitioner Competencies you need for employment within the early years sector. The theoretical and practical modules you study will equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience required to meet these competencies. You will benefit from studying alongside students on related courses. Together you will learn about: How children and young people develop Child protection and safeguarding requirements How specific groups of learners may be labelled and stereotyped, leading to marginalisation and exclusion Mental health in children and young people The impact of issues such as disability, socio-economic status, trauma and abuse on development and education. The specialist knowledge you will gain by choosing this course includes: Identifying and reflecting on the knowledge, skills and values needed to work in the early years sector Historical and global approaches to early years education and care, evaluating their influence on today’s professional practices Challenges in leadership and management in the early years sector, considering different styles and approaches to leading and managing. Professional practice is central to this course. You will carry out at least 25 days of assessed placement work in every year of study. This qualifies you as having received “full and relevant” training that meets the standards of the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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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: 2M9L

Institution code: Y75

Campus Name: Main Site

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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


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

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/humanities/foundation-year-humanities/foundation-year-humanities.html#section-entry-requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 70%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 69%

Go onto work and study: 92%

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
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 9250.0 Year 1
International 12750.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.

Provider information

Lord Mayor's Walk
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York
YO31 7EX

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