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Early Childhood Studies (0-8 years) at New College Durham - UCAS

New College Durham

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: New College, Durham

Early Childhood Studies (0-8 years)

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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

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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

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.
Early Childhood Studies (0-8 years) at New College Durham - UCAS