University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College
Early Childhood Studies
Course Summary
If you are already working in a setting or if you have no experience with children, this course allows you to gain theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills. If you do not already have a vocationally related qualification at Level 3, in Year 2 you have the option to be assessed against the National Occupational standards and achieve either a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools.
Progression Opportunities
You could secure employment in family support and projects working in a range of early years settings – children’s centre worker, home/school liaison officer, early years practitioner or a role within a primary school. The Honours Degree could also lead to management and leadership roles within early years settings, children’s centres and schools. Post-graduate qualifications such as a PGCE are also a possibility
Course Details - Modules
The modules studied may include:
• The Reflective Practitioner
• The Child in Society
• Introduction to Leadership and Management
• Child Health and Wellbeing
• Dissertation: Primary Research or Secondary Research
Course Details – Assessment Method
There are no exams on this programme, each module is assessed by means of assignments which may include; reflective essays, the development of learning resources and presentations. Teaching sessions take the form of short lectures, supervised discussions, small group work and guest speakers.
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:
887B
Institution code:
B70
Campus Name:
Taunton Campus
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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
from a full Level 3 qualification
students are required to also have four GCSEs Grade 4 - 9 in English and Maths or a recognised equivalent Level 2 qualification
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
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Provider information
Bath Road
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Bridgwater
TA6 4PZ
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