Early Childhood Studies with Foundation BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Early Childhood Studies with Foundation BA (Hons)
Explore childhood through sociology, psychology, history and philosophy. Engage with children and families via placements. Ideal for those without degree-level entry or returning to education. Option to gain professional recognition of your practice.
Enriching childrens lives and learning
Inspiring curiosity, creativity and confidence in childhood.
Varied placement opportunities in diverse settings
Offering distinctive opportunities across diverse settings; from charities and family hubs to prisons and community initiatives...
Explore childhood through sociology, psychology, history and philosophy. Engage with children and families via placements. Ideal for those without degree-level entry or returning to education. Option to gain professional recognition of your practice.<br/><br/><strong>Enriching childrens lives and learning</strong><br/>Inspiring curiosity, creativity and confidence in childhood.<br/><br/><strong>Varied placement opportunities in diverse settings</strong><br/>Offering distinctive opportunities across diverse settings; from charities and family hubs to prisons and community initiatives.<br/><br/><strong>Advocating for positive change</strong><br/>Developing students as change-makers for children and families through creativity and problem solving.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- you are excited to work directly with children and families<br/><br/><br/>- you want to benefit from a strong academic foundation<br/><br/><br/>- youre keen to explore child development through global, historical and cultural perspectives<br/><br/><br/>- youre eager to go beyond traditional teaching, opening doors to careers in various areas and settings. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X312
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
Scottish Higher
32 points. Preference is given for Arts/ Drama/ Social Sciences/ Early Years/ English/ Humanities/ Media, however all subjects are considered.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass an Access to HE Diploma, preference to Education/ Social Science/ Health and Social Care, but all subjects can be considered.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Preference is given for Arts/ Drama/ Social Sciences/ Early Years/ English/ Humanities/ Media, however all subjects are considered. English accepted within; Advanced Level 4 or Standard Level 5.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Preference is given for Arts/ Drama/ Social Sciences/ Early Years/ English/ Humanities/ Media, however all subjects are considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PP
Preference is given for Arts/ Drama/ Social Sciences/ Early Years/ English/ Humanities/ Media, however all subjects are considered.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
PPP
Preference is given for Arts/ Drama/ Social Sciences/ Early Years/ English/ Humanities/ Media, however all subjects are considered.
Extended Project
Accepted in combination.
A level
32 UCAS points
T Level
P
Pass = D or E on the core, (preference to education/ social science/ health and social care, but all considered)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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