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Course summary
This two-year Early Years Foundation Degree is run at City of Bristol College. An exciting, work-based programme that is designed to raise the quality of practice in early years settings. It will empower you to transform your practice through reflection and research.
Modules
By the end of the course, you'll have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to good early years practice, and you'll have understood the theory underpinning early years education and care in different settings. The course consists of twelve modules and may cover topics such as:
- Childhood
- Children’s Rights
- Social Policy
- Safeguarding
- Children’s Holistic Health
- Positionality, Inclusion and Diversity
- Child Development
- Observation and Assessment
- Creativity
- Reflective Practice
- Research
Assessment method
You will be assessed through:
- Essays
- Portfolios
- Presentations
- Workbooks
- Case studies
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X310
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- City of Bristol College
- Campus code:
- J
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
T Level - M
You'll also need at least two years' experience of working with children from birth to eight years, current employment working with children in the Early Years for at least two days a week. Written support from your workplace offering a mentor and/or day release is essential.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Other
You'll also need at least two years' experience working with children from birth to eight years, current employment working with children in the Early Years for at least two days a week. Written support from your workplace offering a mentor and/or day release is essential.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN