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Early Childhood Studies at Bath Spa University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Bath Spa University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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11Jan
Bath Spa University undergraduate open day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Explore issues in early childhood and gain practical experience of working with children and families. Taught at New City College, this course is normally delivered at their Hackney campus. Taught at New City College, this course develops your critical understanding of childhood, babies, children and families from multi-disciplinary perspectives. You’ll examine issues in local and international contexts and explore concepts such as play, development, ethics, social justice and leadership. We ensure that you have maximum flexibility on your course while still retaining a clear focus on the study of early childhood. Your modules are designed to provide you with essential knowledge and understanding for your future career, such as ensuring you are well-versed in children’s rights and protection and develop insights into effective teamwork. This foundation degree offers a blend of academic and vocational study within an early years work placement that will provide you with the skills to become an effective practitioner working with young children. On completion of the Foundation degree graduates are able to either embark upon their career immediately or continue their studies in a related Honours Top-up Degree. This course is designed to meet the professional and personal needs of all those working within the early years sector. Taught at New City College This course is taught at New City College, and normally delivered at their Hackney campus. Visit their website for the latest information.

Modules

On the Foundation Degree programme your study will be closely linked to your experience in the workplace. This is a classroom-based course incorporating a work placement. You will study a selection of modules over the two years: Level 4:

  • Curriculum, Pedagogy and Children's Learning (20 credits).
  • Curriculum and Pedagogy in Education Policy and Early Years (20 Credits).
  • Reflective Practice in Action (20 Credits).
  • Supporting Young Children’s Holistic Health and Wellbeing (40 credits).
  • Equitable Practice for Children's Wellbeing (20 credits).
Level 5:
  • The Child, Family and Society: Working in Partnership (20 credits).
  • The Child, Family and Society: Multi-professional Practice (20 credits).
  • Contesting Childhood (20 Credits).
  • Inclusive Practice in Early Years (20 Credits).
  • Exploring Education Research (20 credits).
- Education Research Project (20 credits).

Assessment method

You’ll be assessed through coursework. There are no exams. Assessments could include essays, group presentations, research-based reports and portfolio-based work. We’ll provide you with regular feedback on how well you're doing and give you regular guidance on how to improve your skills, knowledge and understanding.

How to apply

29Jan

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:
NCC2
Institution code:
B20
Campus name:
New City College
Campus code:
N

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We can also consider applications based upon a minimum of three years' relative work experience.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

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Early Childhood Studies at Bath Spa University - UCAS