The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies provides the opportunity to critically engage with the underpinning theoretical principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage to support effective and current practice in the workplace. You will consider the importance of reflection and how this can make positive changes not only to the professional development of the individual child but also the wider community. You will be provided with the opportunity to further develop their knowledge of communication theory to sustain change management within the sector further promoting collaboration between agencies. The mandatory requirement of employment or placement ensures that you have vocationally relevant skills that ensure currency of practice. Only students who have studied the Foundation Degree Early Childhood Studies at Blackpool and The Fylde College and have achieved a minimum of a pass will be considered for this top up course. You will also be required to be employed (paid/voluntary) in the early years sector from the start of the course and thereafter for a minimum of 195 hours per year (average 6 hours per week over 32 weeks). You will be required to supply a letter of support from your employer at enrolment.

In semester 2 students will be given the opportunity to select one optional module that reflects personal interest within the early years sector. This includes Leading Practice in the Early Years or a Comparative study of international perspectives within the Early Years Curriculum

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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: L590

Institution code: B41

Campus Name: University Centre

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Only students who have studied the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies at Blackpool and The Fylde College and achieved a minimum of a Pass will be considered for this top-up course.

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Student satisfaction : 93%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

England	8335.0	Year 1
Scotland	8335.0	Year 1
Wales	8335.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8335.0	Year 1

Please note: our course fees are accurate at time of publishing. However, government information may change at short notice and we reserve the right to update our fees accordingly.

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