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**The University of Northampton is a top 20 institution for Childhood and Youth Studies in the Complete University Guide league tables for 2025.**
Our Early Childhood Studies degree is ideal if you’re looking to work with children and babies from birth to the age of eight.
You will gain a broad understanding of the professional issues that underpin the care and education of young children as well as increasing your understanding and awareness of the rapidly evolving nature of early years provision around the world. You will cover children’s development and learning...
**The University of Northampton is a top 20 institution for Childhood and Youth Studies in the Complete University Guide league tables for 2025.**<br/><br/>Our Early Childhood Studies degree is ideal if you’re looking to work with children and babies from birth to the age of eight.<br/><br/>You will gain a broad understanding of the professional issues that underpin the care and education of young children as well as increasing your understanding and awareness of the rapidly evolving nature of early years provision around the world. You will cover children’s development and learning in the context of the family and the community, as well as wider national and international settings. Paediatric First Aid training is included as part of the course and you will have the opportunity to complete the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies.<br/><br/>This course includes placements in each year. Spending time on placements and in fieldwork will allow you to put your academic learning into practice giving you real, practical knowledge that will be invaluable in your future career. You will also have an opportunity to visit or study in a European country.<br/><br/>You will benefit from specialist sessions with professionals in the fields of special educational needs, social work, cultural diversity and creative and therapeutic approaches.<br/><br/>This degree is excellent preparation for any leadership role in an Early Years setting. It is also a strong foundation for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Early Years Teacher Status (0-5) or the School Direct route into teaching. <br/><br/>**NSS***<br/>- 100% of final year BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies students at The University of Northampton agreed they were satisfied with the course<br/><br/><br/>- 95% go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course <br/><br/><br/>- 100% Staff are good at explaining things<br/><br/><br/>- 94% Staff have made the subject interesting<br/><br/><br/>- 100% The course is intellectually stimulating<br/><br/><br/>**By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:**<br/><br/><br/>- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. <br/><br/><br/>- Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits). <br/><br/><br/>- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2024 - and we wont ask for a deposit for September 2024***<br/><br/><br/> - Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.<br/>- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.<br/><br/><br/>**The Northampton Employment Promise**<br/>- We’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.<br/><br/>✱ source: National Student Survey (NSS) 2022<br/>✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information<br/>✱✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information
Discover a 21st century education at the University of Northampton.
If you're anxious about the cost of your education, or finding a job after, look no further. Northampton's many student perks create opportunities for everyone, no matter what your background. To support students through their studies and beyond, undergraduate students receive a free laptop, funded field trips, free sports and societies through the Students’ Union in addition to discounts on gym & leisure activities, refer to UON website for further information. What's more, if you've achieved a 2:2 or above ...
Discover a 21st century education at the University of Northampton.<br><br>If you're anxious about the cost of your education, or finding a job after, look no further. Northampton's many student perks create opportunities for everyone, no matter what your background. To support students through their studies and beyond, undergraduate students receive a free laptop, funded field trips, free sports and societies through the Students’ Union in addition to discounts on gym & leisure activities, refer to UON website for further information. What's more, if you've achieved a 2:2 or above and are unemployed six months after graduating, you're guaranteed six months careers support, followed by the offer of a paid internship!<br><br>You'll also be immersed in first-class teaching, exciting modules and career-relevant learning. Analyse crime scenes and real-life cases in Forensic Psychology. Step into Shakespeare's Globe, Victorian London and the Wild West in English. Test your problem-solving skills with international business models in Finance. And beat your personal best in Sport and Exercise Science.<br><br>Your future awaits!
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Waterside Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X310
Institution Code
N38
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffScottish HigherB,B,B,C Access to HE DiplomaM:30 International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H4 Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)MMM Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications ASAccepted towards tariff requirements OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaAccepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaMMM Scottish Advanced HigherC,C,C Individual Advanced Highers can be accepted with Scottish Highers towards tariff requirements Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,M3,M3 Extended ProjectAccepted towards tariff/grade requirements Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaAccepted towards tariff/grade requirements Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)Accepted towards tariff requirements Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)Accepted towards tariff requirements Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted towards tariff requirements OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateAccepted towards tariff requirements Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted towards tariff requirements OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaAccepted towards tariff requirements OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaAccepted towards tariff requirements OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateAccepted towards tariff/grade requirements AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)Accepted towards tariff requirements AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)MMM AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements A levelC,C,C T LevelPass (C and above) |
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