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Early Childhood at Plymouth Marjon University - UCAS

Course summary

This course is designed for those who are interested in establishing, or developing a career working with younger children and developing skills and knowledge of early childhood. Upon successful completion of assessed placements, you will gain certification of Graduate Practitioner Competencies at Level 6, as supported by the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network and recognised by the Department for Education’s Career Progression for the Early Years Workforce. This will qualify you to work as an Early Years Educator. It also provides a clear pathway to postgraduate study and Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). Additional opportunities available following completion of this degree include progression to further study and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Social Work or Youth Work. You’ll understand the steps children take on their learning and developmental journey, and learn how to support them along the way. Studies focus on specific elements such as how children develop language and an introduction to psychology, as well as a broader understanding of educational policy and practice theory. You’ll take part in work-based learning with placement opportunities, during which you’ll be encouraged to be critically reflective of your own work, as well as observing the practice of other professionals. Why study at Marjon? • First-class facilities used by world-class athletes • Small, person-focused university with a big personality • No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023) • Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022) • No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)

Modules

Educational Themes and Concepts * Creative and Inclusive Practice * Communication and Language * Work based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care 1 * Child Development * Play, Holistic Development and the Early Years Foundation Stage * Work based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care 2 * Educational Research * Safeguarding and Child Protection in the Early Years * Learning and Teaching * Childhoods in a Globalised World * Learning Outdoors * Education Project * Work based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care 3 * Towards a critical pedagogy with children and young people with SEND * Leadership and Quality in the Early Years * Supporting Children and Young People

Assessment method

Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Field trips, Practicals, Blended Learning Group discussions, Workshops, Supported independent study, Group presentations, Work based assessed placement

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

Application codes

Course code:
CHS1
Institution code:
P63
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Entry for year 2 & 3 will require appropriate study at Level 4 & 5 for the relevant year. This is 120 credits at Level 4 for Year 2 entry, and 120 Credits & level 4 & 5 for year 3 entry, from an equivalent course elsewhere.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Other

GCSE English Language grade C or 4 or above is also required.


Student Outcomes

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70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £14500 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
International £14500 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

EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.
Early Childhood at Plymouth Marjon University - UCAS