Available for Clearing 2024
Do you want to make a genuine and lasting difference to children’s lives, families and communities? Our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies is an opportunity to get experience and knowledge for graduate roles in education, health, and social care.
This course gives you the recognition of becoming an Early Childhood Studies Graduate Practitioner, enabling you to achieve practitioner status as a Level 6 graduate alongside the Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) practitioner status if you do not already hold a practical qualification within the Early Childhood field.
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Do you want to make a genuine and lasting difference to children’s lives, families and communities? Our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies is an opportunity to get experience and knowledge for graduate roles in education, health, and social care.<br/><br/>This course gives you the recognition of becoming an Early Childhood Studies Graduate Practitioner, enabling you to achieve practitioner status as a Level 6 graduate alongside the Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) practitioner status if you do not already hold a practical qualification within the Early Childhood field.<br/><br/>You will become research informed and influential in becoming a reflective practitioner, as well as gaining knowledge within policy, practice, holistic child development, early childhood, care, health, and education, encompassing working with young children and their families. You will study a contemporary range of modules which will develop your understanding of theory and practice with real placement experiences. Real life learning lies at the heart of this course. Placement is a core requirement and will be one or two days per week, building your skills in working with children and becoming an Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner.<br/><br/>**You will benefit from:**<br/><br/><br/>- Specialist modules which will develop your transferable and employability skills<br/><br/><br/>- Vital work experience in Early Childhood Settings and put your knowledge into practice through placement days and blocked periods of placement in each year of the course<br/><br/><br/>- Being equipped to work with children and their families aged 0-8 years in the Early Childhood field.<br/><br/><br/>- A dedicated award called Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies which assesses your skills to leave University as a Level 6 Early Childhood Graduate<br/><br/><br/>- Excellent facilities, incorporated on course Continual Professional Development and lecturers who are experts within the Early Childhood sector.<br/><br/><br/>**What youll study**<br/>This three-year Early Childhood Studies course will equip you with the necessary expertise to become a successful Early Childhood professional, with a key focus on children and their families aged 0-8 years. You will become research informed and reflective practitioner, as well as your policy and practice as a developing graduate in the Early Childhood sector.<br/><br/>Graduate Practitioner Competencies<br/>You will also develop your graduate skills by completing a portfolio of evidence towards becoming an Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner. The Graduate Practitioner Competencies are a set of outcomes that you will evidence throughout your studies to show that you can practice the skills required at Level 6, as well as having the theoretical knowledge. The Graduate Practitioner Competencies ensures that there is a skilful application of knowledge to practice and practice to knowledge.<br/><br/>An Early Childhood Studies graduate who has achieved the Graduate Practitioner Competencies will have evidence to show their skills at Level 6, in the following:<br/><br/>-Advocating for young children’s rights and participation<br/>-Work directly with children and families to promote wellbeing, safety, health, and nurturing care<br/>-Observe, listen, and plan for young children to support their early learning and transitions<br/>-Safeguarding and child protection<br/>-Inclusive Practice<br/>-Partnership with parents and caregivers.
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a university like no other – their combination of world-class facilities, quality teaching, award-winning student support and a buzzing student community provides a student experience like no other.
Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2025), NTU is a place that everyone can call home. Artisanal chefs can perfect their choux buns in industry-standard kitchens, athletes can test their skills at local sports clubs & major stadiums, and lawyers can build up their confidence in the mock courtroom. With over 130 clubs a...
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a university like no other – their combination of world-class facilities, quality teaching, award-winning student support and a buzzing student community provides a student experience like no other. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2025), NTU is a place that everyone can call home. Artisanal chefs can perfect their choux buns in industry-standard kitchens, athletes can test their skills at local sports clubs & major stadiums, and lawyers can build up their confidence in the mock courtroom. With over 130 clubs and societies to choose from, you'll also have the chance to try out new activities and meet people from across the globe.<br/><br/>NTU is based in the Midlands, the cheapest region to live as a student in England (National Student Money Survey 2023). With over 60,000 students, it’s compact, friendly, and well-located, and offers amazing experiences, life-changing opportunities, and a unique spirit. <br/><br/>Start your NTU journey this September with guaranteed accommodation (T&C's apply). Ranked a UK Top 10 university for accommodation (Uni Compare 2025). <br/><br/>"Coming here was the best decision I ever made; the course is fantastic, everything has been really easy, and I honestly couldn't see myself anywhere else now."<br/>Katie Hewiston, BA (Hons) Fashion Management
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
13/09/2024
Campus
Clifton Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X319
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff104 112 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent) Access to HE DiplomaPass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent). A level104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent) T LevelWe will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points. |
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