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Early Childhood Studies at City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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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.

Open days

14Nov
City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) - open day event
Undergraduate

Course summary

  • 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 our Level 6 BA (Hons) Top-up Childhood Studies
  • A programme that is current and responsive to the needs of the sector, focusing on the ages 0-8 years.
Interwoven threads of theory, practice and professional development combine to provide students with a solid foundation on which to scaffold their future, developing opportunities to access multiple pathways in the sector. A highlight of some of the new modules include:
  • The Science of Play
  • Early Life Transitions
  • Understanding Additional Needs
Teaching and learning strategies include lectures, group work, presentations, practical sessions, work-based learning, projects and seminars - providing students with opportunities for personalised support, tailored discussions and with the benefits of small groups. Strong partnerships with students' workplaces, allow students to embed theory into practice, whilst developing their professional and employability skills. Students on the programme are required to gain experience within the Early Childhood Sector for approximately 2 days a week*, over the duration of the course, to meet Early Years Educator status requirements. It is the student's responsibility to source their own place to volunteer/work. However, please do get in touch if you would like support, as we work closely with a variety of external partners across Norfolk, and would be delighted to put you in touch with them. Likewise, if you are an employer, and would like to offer a paid/voluntary place to a student studying one of our degree programmes, please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you. If you have any specific questions, please contact: Philippa Sutton - Course Leader, [email protected] UCAS Course code L520

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

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:
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

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

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum 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).

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
EU £14335 Year 1
International £14335 Year 1
Channel Islands £14335 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £14335 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/
Early Childhood Studies at City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) - UCAS