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Early Years at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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2023 - 2024
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You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.

If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Gain the expertise and experience to help give young children the best start in life. You could go on to a specialist career in education, health or social work. This course will develop your knowledge and skills. On graduating, you’ll be an effective professional ready to work with children and their families across the early years sector. As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Gain a deep understanding of children’s holistic development from 0-5 years old
  • Combine a thorough academic grounding with practical experience
  • Learn how to support a child’s learning, help to shape their identity and give them the best possible start in life
  • Explore a variety of current issues relating to early years policy, practice and research
  • Understand the safeguarding and ethical aspects surrounding working with children and their families
Find out more Study support Our tutors are committed to helping you grow. We’ll provide you with access to the latest research in teaching, learning and educational leadership. Guest lectures You’ll hear from a range of guest speakers, each giving their own perspectives on current educational issues. Previous events have covered topics such as teaching, employability and leadership roles within the early years sector. Hands-on experience Every year, you’ll engage with a placement in a private or mainstream early years setting. Working with young children and experienced early years professionals will give you the opportunity to observe and learn. This will enable you to develop and reflect on your own pedagogy and practice. Further qualifications You’ll take part in Forest School training. This will take place in the local woodland and learner discovery centre on the university grounds at Headingley campus. Successful completion will lead to professional accreditation of a Forest School award working at level 1. Additionally, you’ll participate in a Paediatric First Aid course, which will lead to a Paediatric First Aid certificate. Teaching & Learning To ensure that our assessments more accurately reflect working in the early years sector, we will assess you in your modules using a variety of innovative approaches. Rather than any formal examinations, the assessment methods include:
  • Individual and group presentations
  • Professional dialogue sessions
  • Essays
  • Creating your own story sack
  • Developing your electronic portfolio
Throughout your course, you’ll explore current issues within the early years. In your final year, you’ll report on the completion of a sector-based project. Why study Early Years at Leeds Beckett University...
  • Placement opportunities - that offer experience of the working environment
  • Professionally experienced teaching team - who will share their expertise
  • Guest lectures delivered by professionals - giving you an insight into the early years industry
  • Strong and meaningful partnerships - with schools and community organisations
  • Distinctive and creative programme - that responds to the changes taking place in society

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Developing Academic Skills
  • The Holistic Child
  • Curriculum & Pedagogy in the Early Years
  • Personal & Professional Development 1: Your Practice
  • Play as an Approach to Learning
  • Special Educational Needs in the Early Years
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Creative, Confident Children
  • Child Health, Wellbeing & Safeguarding
  • Physical Activity & Movement – Rich Childhoods
  • Research Methods & Ethics
  • Young Children's Communication
  • Personal & Professional Development 2: The Team in Practice
Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Current Issues in the Early Years
  • Forest School & the Early Years
  • Transitions
  • Personal & Professional Development 3: Leading & Managing Practice
- Sector-Based Project

How to apply

You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.

If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

25Jan

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:
L27
Campus name:
Headingley Campus
Campus code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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

Additional fee information

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Early Years at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS