This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Key info
- Level 5, 1 day/week, across 2 years
- Early Years Educator status (EYES)
- Accredited by DfE for meeting full and relevant criteria, to count in ratios
- Validated by the University of East Anglia
- Opportunity to progress onto third year of study to obtain Level 6 BA (Hons) Top-up Childhood Studies
- A programme that is current and responsive to the evolving needs of the sector, focusing on the ages 0-8 years.
- The Science of Play
- Early Life Transitions
- Understanding Additional Needs
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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:
- L520
- Institution code:
- C54
- Campus name:
- Norfolk House
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider International/Overseas applicants for this course due to UKVI Regulations (ie anyone who would require a Student Visa to study in the UK).
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Applicants should have sufficient and appropriate prior experience in childcare and an appropriate level 3 qualification and also show the potential for successful study at HE level, commitment to study and work in the sector and commitment to the work-experience component. Applicants with appropriate prior experience in childcare, but who do not hold an appropriate level 3 qualification, may also be considered. Successful applicants will need to be working or volunteering in an early years' setting for the duration of the course to meet the requirements of the SEFDEY (and will already be in possession of a valid DBS). Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading), the required minimum is: IELTS Academic (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.ccn.ac.uk/adults/degrees-and-higher-education/course/fda-early-childhood-studies/
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components. |
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | 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
Information about fees and funding for this course can be found on the City College Norwich website here: https://www.ccn.ac.uk/support-and-advice/student-finance-at-city-college-norwich-2/higher-education-finance-2/
Provider information
City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College)
Ipswich Road
Norwich
NR2 2LJ