14Jan
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
DN Colleges Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies ( Graduate Practioner ) FT. Are you interested in a career working with children? Do you want to learn more about how to support children’s learning and development? Our programme is suitable for those wanting to work in a number of sectors, including early years, primary school teaching and community work. The programme will help you develop a number of personal and professional skills as you will undertake placement hours to enhance your skill set and apply theory to practice. Once you have completed the course, you can go into several different career routes such as teaching, early years management and MA study. Graduate Practitioner - This is a pathway option for those who wish to work in early years, be counted in ratio and achieve a full and relevant degree. This option will enhance your practical experience and graduate employability. Applicants will need to successfully meet the entry requirements and meet all competencies. This Course is Validated by The University of Hull
Modules
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete: Level 4 Research and Foundational Theories Children, Families and Society Educational Continuum Safeguarding Observation and Assessment Level 5 Research and Contemporary Theories Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Effective Pedagogy option 1 (0-4 years) option 2 (5-8 years) Employability Multi Agency Working Level 6 Language, Learning and Literacy Early Years Dissertation The Reflective Practitioner Current issues and Contemporary Debates Innovation and Change Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Additional entry requirements
Other
Hold a relevant Level 2 English and Maths qualification
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7940 | 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
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment.)
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies);
Printing and photocopying ;
Trips and enhancement opportunities;
Level 3 qualification to train as a Forest School Practitioner.
You may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Provider information
DN Colleges Group
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 2RF