18Jun
BusinessCourse summary
This course is for those aspiring to or currently working in childcare, early years education, or related fields. It suits nursery workers, teaching assistants, career changers, and those aiming for further study in teaching or special education. The course combines academic learning with practical experience, helping professionals advance their careers. This course immerses you in an educational environment, deepening your understanding of how children and young people learn across different contexts. Through inquiry, discussion, and research, you’ll connect theory to practice, exploring child development from psychological, sociological, and policy perspectives. The practical approach enables you to apply new knowledge directly to your work, covering areas such as cognition, language development, and learning behaviour. You’ll also develop research skills to undertake an independent study under expert guidance. This course will provide opportunities:
- to progress to the next level of study: 1 year to convert your Foundation Degree to a BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies
- For career pathways including: Nurse, Nursery Nurse, Health Visitor, Early Years Educator, Nursery Worker in the Public or Independent Sectors, Social Worker and roles in the youth justice and law enforcement sectors.
Modules
The course content includes: Applying Theory to Children and Young People's Holistic Development, Leadership and Inclusion within Child Centred Practice, Leading Practice in Children and Young People's Services, Research with Children and Young People, Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing, - Safeguarding Children and Young People, Curriculum Matters, Play and Leisure and Advanced Practice in Children and Young People’s Service.
Assessment method
You will have to complete presentations and written assignments as you progress through the programme. One module requires a practical assessment.
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:
- L520
- Institution code:
- N13
- Campus name:
- Afan College
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 88 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Entry criteria detail a typical offer but the College considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. If you have any queries regarding your offer, please contact our Admissions Team.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
This programme requires an enhanced DBS check, charged at an additional cost to the student.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £7500 | Year 1 |
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | 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
Travel to and from your work placement.
Provider information
NPTC Group
Dwr-Y-Felin Road
Neath
SA10 7RF