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
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:
- 4S6G
- Institution code:
- N28
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
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. 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. Minimum of 32 UCAS points. Satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check in line with college policy. Two supportive references, which includes an academic reference. Specific to the full-time programme - a supportive letter or email from the host placement. Agreement to support you and provide a critical friend at the start of the programme. You are expected to source your choice of organisation, however, the programme team can direct you to appropriate organisations as required. 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.
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Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | 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.
Provider information
New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre
Durham
DH1 5ES