23May
UndergraduateCourse summary
Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies, Care and Education, awarded by the University of Gloucestershire and regulated by the Office for Students. The FdA Childhood Studies, Care and Education will equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to support your continued development across a range of Early Years, Education, and Childhood Professions. It is suitable for those working with children under 11yrs and their families, including in Early Years, Primary School, or Family Support provision, to further develop skills to Level 5. The course is a recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) which means it has been reviewed and approved for ensuring learners gain the skills that employers want, and employers can be confident that learners have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours for a particular specialist role. Level 4 (year 1 for full-time students ) allows students to develop skills to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of well-established theories, concepts, and historical origins of theory. Students will develop understanding in taking responsibility for personal and professional development, using reflection and feedback to analyse their own capabilities, and be able to implement actions for improvement. Level 5 (year 2 for full-time students) begins the process of being able to work appropriately with a variety of interdisciplinary groups and teams, showing a critical insight in leadership and management skills. Beyond this, students will be able to consistently employ appropriate pedagogical and andragogical approaches to achieve the best outcomes when working with children, professionals, colleagues, parents, and carers. This course is available on a full-time and a part-time basis and is taught in-person at our Yeovil College campus. The full-time course is studied over 2 academic years, and students are typically timetabled for one day per week.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
You will study a range of units that will develop your specialist knowledge and skills. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Modules currently offered include: Level 4 • Theories of Thinking and Learning (15 Credits) • Documenting Children’s Learning (15 Credits) • The Promotion of Personal, Social and Emotional Development through Positive Interactions (15 Credits) • Understanding Curriculum Development (30 Credits) • Child Development and the Life Course (15 Credits) • Personal Academic Development (30 Credits) Level 5 • Safeguarding (15 Credits) • Introduction to Research (15 Credits) • Supporting Additional Needs within Inclusive Practice (30 Credits) • Curriculum in Practice (30 Credits) • Leadership and Management (15 Credits) • Working with Parents (15 Credits) Alongside developing a range of subject-specific skills, this course also gives you the opportunity to develop important transferable skills such as critical analysis, academic writing, time management, and communication. Please be aware that modules studied may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, in response to student or stakeholder feedback, or as a result of regulatory body requirements. However, no significant changes to modules would be implemented without student consultation and feedback. Enrolled students can always find the most up-to-date information about their modules and who is teaching them in their course handbook.
Assessment method
An assessment schedule, outlining all assessments and deadlines, will be issued to you at the start of each academic year. The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that each module requires. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. Each module has its own assignment brief and assessment method; you will be assessed using a range of methods which will reflect the requirements of the subject, including essay, report, seminar, presentation, and academic poster. You will receive feedback on all practice assessments and on formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor.
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:
- 51LK
- Institution code:
- Y25
- Campus name:
- Yeovil College University Centre
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
If you have achieved a qualification such as a Foundation Degree or HND, or have gained credit at another higher education institution, you may be able to enter the course at level 5 - contact [email protected] for more information.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 0 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
T Level
Entry Requirements: Typical entry requirements are 48 UCAS tariff points. These could come from a relevant BTEC Level 3 qualification, a relevant T Level, an A Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in relevant subject areas, or other Level 3 qualifications such as an International Baccalaureate or an Access to HE Diploma. Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE English (or equivalent) is required. Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE Maths (or equivalent) is highly desirable. We advise students to consider holding GCSE Science (or equivalent) if they intend on pursuing a teaching career as this is often a requirement of initial teacher training programmes, however, applicants should always research entry requirements for future training or careers themselves. Mature Applicants: We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over as of 1st September in the academic year of admission) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants. Mature students requesting contextual admission are required to provide details of their relevant prior work or study experience, and to also undertake a pre-entry admissions assessment to ensure there is suitable grounds to suggest they are academically ready to begin the programme and there is a reasonable expectation that they will succeed in their studies. Please email [email protected] to find out more. Interviews: As part of the admissions process, applicants who meet the entry criteria for the course will be invited to attend an admissions interview with a member of staff from the course they are applying to.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.yeovil.ac.uk/course/331441/foundation-degree-in-childhood-studies-care-and-education/
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to evidence English language skills - this could be an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, a grade 4 in GCSE English (or equivalent), or having recently completed a Level 3 qualification taught and assessed in the English language. For more information, please email [email protected].
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
| EU | £8160* | Year 1 |
| England | £8160* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8160* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8160* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8160* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Please be aware that the fee amounts listed here are subject to an approval decision by the OfS about our Access and Participation Plan.
For full information about tuition fees please see the 'YCUC Fees' and 'YCUC HE Fees Policy', both available in the 'Policies and Reports' area of our website. Please also be aware that fees are payable each year of the programme.
It is not mandatory to buy resources as the Learning Resource Centre (library) is very well stocked; however, many students choose to buy their own copies of a small number of core texts to aid their studies.
Provider information
Yeovil College University Centre
Mudford Road
Yeovil
BA21 4DR