
Early Childhood Studies CertHE
Course Overview - Early Childhood Studies CertHE
The Certificate in Higher Education is aimed at those individuals that are already working in early years settings on either a paid or voluntary basis.
The Certificate in Higher Education in Early Childhood Studies will develop your knowledge of the theoretical principles and contemporary issues that underpin early years practice. It provides you with the opportunity to develop confidence and an understanding of the wider social, political and economic issues related to the care and development of young children. It will also develop the skills and attributes needed to fur...
The Certificate in Higher Education is aimed at those individuals that are already working in early years settings on either a paid or voluntary basis.<br/><br/>The Certificate in Higher Education in Early Childhood Studies will develop your knowledge of the theoretical principles and contemporary issues that underpin early years practice. It provides you with the opportunity to develop confidence and an understanding of the wider social, political and economic issues related to the care and development of young children. It will also develop the skills and attributes needed to further your career prospects and development in such roles as early years practitioner, room leader, SENCO, early years community connector or family hub support worker. The programme of study has a mandatory requirement of employment or placement to ensure that you have the opportunity to apply theory and concepts learned in the classroom environment to practice.<br/><br/>Blackpool and the Fylde College remains committed to providing a highly responsive curriculum that is employment and future-focused and will enable you to develop the essential knowledge and skills that will prepare you for future success in work and life.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
University Centre
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L521
Institution Code
B41
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Extended Diploma in Early Years
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
MP
Diploma in Early Years
A level
D,D
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |