University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College
Early Childhood Studies
Course Summary
Whether experienced in the early years sector or not, if you are committed to making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families, this Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies is the perfect underpinning for our career. Extensive research has been conducted throughout the development of this course through the engagement of early years' employers, head teachers, parents, children, early years and primary school practitioners and recent and past graduates.
If you do not already possess a vocationally related qualification, in Year 2 you have the option to be assessed against the National Occupational Standards, culminating in the achievement of an optional Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools.
Career Progression
This Foundation Degree will open up a variety of career paths and can lead to employment in family support and projects working in a range of early years settings including children’s centre worker, home/school liaison officer, early years practitioner or a role within a primary school.
Course Details - Modules
The modules studied may include:
• The Reflective Practitioner
• The Child in Society
• Language & Literacy Development
• Introduction to Leadership and Management
• Child Health and Wellbeing
• Working with Children & Families
Course Details – Assessment Method
There are no exams on this programme, each module is assessed by means of assignments – reflective essay, learning and development resources, and presentations. Teaching sessions take the form of short lectures, supervised discussions, small group work and guest speakers.
This course is delivered on-site each week across the academic year.
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:
86G4
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 also required to have four GCSEs to include English and Maths Grades 4 - 9 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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