BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies ( Graduate Practioner ) FT.
Are you interested in a career working with children? Do you want to learn more about how to support children’s learning and development? Our programme is suitable for those wanting to work in a number of sectors, including early years, primary school teaching and community work. The programme will help you develop a number of personal and professional skills as you will undertake placement hours to enhance your skill set and apply theory to practice. Once you have completed the course, you can go into several different career routes such as teaching, early years management and MA study.
Graduate Practitioner - This is a pathway option for those who wish to work in early years, be counted in ratio and achieve a full and relevant degree. This option will enhance your practical experience and graduate employability. Applicants will need to successfully meet the entry requirements and meet all competencies.
This Course is Validated by The University of Hull
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:
Level 4
Research and Foundational Theories
Children, Families and Society
Educational Continuum
Safeguarding
Observation and Assessment
Level 5
Research and Contemporary Theories
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Effective Pedagogy option 1 (0-4 years) option 2 (5-8 years)
Employability
Multi Agency Working
Level 6
Language, Learning and Literacy
Early Years Dissertation
The Reflective Practitioner
Current issues and Contemporary Debates
Innovation and Change
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7940 | Year 1 |
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There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies);
Printing and photocopying ;
Trips and enhancement opportunities;
Level 3 qualification to train as a Forest School Practitioner.
You may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
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