Middlesbrough College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Childhood studies is an exciting field drawing on knowledge from psychology, sociology and psychoanalysis. Early childhood experiences contribute to formative development and affects children for the rest of their lives. The modern world presents a wide range of new and challenging experiences for children, including constant access to media, wider cultural diversity, cyber-bullying and larger school numbers. This course prepares students to enter a career working with infants and children, whether in education, health care or children’s services, and make a positive contribution to these formative years Successful students may choose to progress to the BA (Hons) (Top-up) Early Childhood Professional Studies, a one-year top up programme also delivered at the College, to gain a full Honours Degree award.
Modules
Year 1 Supporting Children’s Development Learning Within Early Childhood Policy and Practice in the Early Years Continuous Professional Development Portfolio (WBL) Year 2 International Perspectives in Early Years Education Research Practice in the Early Years Working Together to Protect Children Continuous Professional Development Portfolio (WBL)
Assessment method
You will be assessed through coursework which includes essays, reports, case studies, research reports and portfolio work.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - EEE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
You must be 18 years or over by 31 December in your first year of study. You must have achieved 48 UCAS tariff points from a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject. You must also have a commitment to continuing professional development in the early years sector. You will also have to attend an interview prior to joining the programme and complete a written answer of 300 words outlining why you want to study on the degree programme and complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). To apply to Level 5/year two, you must have 120 credits at Level 4 in a child care foundation degree or equivalent.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6900 | Year 1 |
| England | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Middlesbrough College
Dock Street
Middlesbrough
TS2 1AD