Course summary
Are you interested in a career working with children? Do you want to learn more about how to support children’s learning and development? Our programme is suitable for those wanting to work in a number of sectors, including early years, primary school teaching and community work. The programme will help you develop a number of personal and professional skills as you will undertake placement hours to enhance your skill set and apply theory to practice. Once you have completed the course, you can go into several different career routes such as teaching, early years management and MA study.
Modules
On this course you will study a range of engaging modules, considering various aspects of early childhood practice and making connections to professional experience gained. Modules studied: Level 4
- Research and Foundational Theories [40 credits]
- Educational Continuum [20 credits]
- Safeguarding [20 credits]
- Children, Families and Society [20 credits]
- Observation and Assessment [20 credits]
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities [20 credits}
- Research and Contemporary Theories [40 credits]
- Effective Pedagogy option 1 (0-4 years) option 2 (5-8 years) [20 credits]
- Employability [20 credits]
- Multi Agency Working [20 credits]
- Current Issues and Contemporary Debates [20 credits]
- Language, Learning and Literacy [20 credits]
- Innovation and Change [20 credits]
- Early Years Dissertation [40 credits]
- The Reflective Practitioner [20 credits]
How to apply
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:
- AEC2
- Institution code:
- N64
- Campus name:
- University Campus North Lincolnshire
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
32 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas. Level 2 Requirements (GCSE level): Not a requirement but good practice: Grade 4/C in GCSE English and Mathematics. Additional requirements • A suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate is required. • There is a requirement of either paid or voluntary placement, for a minimum of 2 days per week. We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Enhanced DBS required
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7770 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7770 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7770 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7770 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition, and assessment).
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
- Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may wish to buy your own copies)
- Printing and photocopying
- Trips and enhancement opportunities
- You may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Provider information
DN Colleges Group
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 2RF