New College Durham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This early childhood studies foundation degree provides a challenging, broad-based, employability led curriculum relevant to the holistic needs of early years and education professionals. Gain a socio-ecological understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of early childhood, to enable you to comprehend and evaluate pedagogical approaches to professional early years practice. What’s next? You can progress to BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-up) degree at New College Durham. This programme is validated by the Open University. Below are the progression opportunities following the top-up degree:
- School-centered initial teacher training (SCITT)
- Early years initial teacher training (EYITT)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
- Master’s Degree in Childhood Studies (some Universities combine it with a PGCE).
- Post-compulsory qualification in education - Further Education.
- Alternative Master’s Degree’s – Occupational therapy, Speech and Language therapy, Counselling and Social Work.
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Standard entry criteria: Level 3 qualification relevant to the early years sector or appropriate A-Levels Non-standard entry: Other qualifications, or significant industry experience, will be considered. Additional requirements: At least four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including maths and English (science if progressing to teaching) or appropriate key skills or Functional Skills at Level 2. A clear DBS.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £3000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre
Durham
DH1 5ES