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Early Years Education at St Mary's University, Twickenham - UCAS

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St Mary's University, Twickenham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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30Nov
St Mary's University, Twickenham, London - Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

This is a work-based early years degree, on which you'll attend St Mary's one day a week whilst employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity).

  • Attend St Mary's University one day a week throughout this work-based course
  • Progress on to the BA Hons in Primary Education QTS Work Based Route degree programme
Our Early Years foundation degree gives those already working in education the opportunity to gain a vocational qualification through part-time study. The course provides opportunities for people working directly with children, or those working in other educational support roles, to build their knowledge and experience through study at higher education level. The degree, which will help to enhance your understanding of your current professional role, can be completed in a minimum of two years part-time study. This course aims to build self-confidence in the workplace and at home. The current emphasis on the development of the school workforce as a whole has been one of the driving forces behind this degree. Early Years Education will open up a range of opportunities in the education sector, especially within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Why St Mary's Successful completion of this early years degree leads to the award of a foundation degree in Early Years Education. There is then an opportunity for you to progress to one of our enhancement undergraduate degrees:
  • BA (Hon) Primary Education (Work-based Route) (one year)
  • BA (Hon) Primary Education (Work-based Route) with QTS (two years)
  • BA (Hon) Primary Education (Work-based Route) with QTS specialising in SEND (two years)

Modules

Year one - Learning Through Play in the Early Years, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Professional Skills Development One, Understanding the Early Years, Using and Applying Technology Within the Early Years, Using and Applying Technology Within the Early Years Environment and Working in Partnerships

Assessment method

All assignments are designed to develop your knowledge, understanding and use of transferrable skills in teaching children, linking the theory with the practical. A range of assessment methods are used, these may include both group and individual presentations, practical visual presentations (posters, leaflets, 3D display, use of green screen) essays, case studies and portfolios.

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:
X110
Institution code:
S64
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

This foundation degree is not suitable for international students who need a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

An A Level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required. You will need to be employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity)

Additional entry requirements

Interview

All applicants who meet the entry requirements will be invited to attend an interview

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
35%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6900 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6900 Year 1
Scotland £6900 Year 1
Wales £6900 Year 1
Channel Islands £6900 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £6900 Year 1
EU £16320 Year 1
International £16320 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Early Years Education at St Mary's University, Twickenham - UCAS