This course is for those aspiring to or currently working in childcare, early years education, or related fields. It suits nursery workers, teaching assistants, career changers, and those aiming for further study in teaching or special education. The course combines academic learning with practical experience, helping
professionals advance their careers.
This course immerses you in an educational environment, deepening your understanding of how children and young people learn across
different contexts. Through inquiry, discussion, and research, you’ll connect theo...
This course is for those aspiring to or currently working in childcare, early years education, or related fields. It suits nursery workers, teaching assistants, career changers, and those aiming for further study in teaching or special education. The course combines academic learning with practical experience, helping <br/>professionals advance their careers.<br/><br/>This course immerses you in an educational environment, deepening your understanding of how children and young people learn across <br/>different contexts. Through inquiry, discussion, and research, you’ll connect theory to practice, exploring child development from <br/>psychological, sociological, and policy perspectives. The practical approach enables you to apply new knowledge directly to your work, covering areas such as cognition, language development, and learning behaviour. You’ll also develop research skills to undertake an independent study under expert guidance. <br/><br/>This course will provide opportunities:<br/>- to progress to the next level of study: 1 year to convert your Foundation Degree to a BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies<br/><br/><br/>- For career pathways including: Nurse, Nursery Nurse, Health Visitor, Early Years Educator, Nursery Worker in the Public or Independent Sectors, Social Worker and roles in the youth justice and law enforcement sectors.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Afan College
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L520
Institution Code
N13
Points of Entry
Year 1
48
88
Standard entry applicants must have a sound academic profile, represented by: - Two GCSEs at Grade C or above, to include English or Welsh Language and Mathematics/Numeracy (or equivalent qualifications) - Level 3 qualification: - 88 UCAS tariff points from at least 2 A Levels. (The Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate will be considered). - QCF BTEC Extended Diploma with an overall grade of Merit-Merit-Pass - 48 UCAS tariff points (at least a Pass for 45 credits) from an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
PPP
D,D
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £7,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |