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Children, Learning and Development - Early Childhood (Top Up)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Awarded by:
- University of Hull
Course summary
Voluntary placements need to be undertaken in a school or early years setting rated as good or outstanding by Ofsted. Practice-based learning is combined with campus-based sessions at the UCNL; full-time attendance on the course is normally 7 hours, one day a week, over one year. Students studying part-time will attend one evening a week for two years. It is a work-based course which will see you combine practice-based learning with campus-based sessions, allowing you to continue in work whilst studying.
Programme Aims
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To prepare students in aspects of management and leadership in education to take wider responsibilities within their chosen field of practice
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To provide opportunities for study and critical evaluation of contemporary educational research
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To develop critically reflective and ethically aware educators of babies, children and young people
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To broaden students’ perspectives by developing awareness of international curricula and cultures in education or early childhood studies
During this programme, students will study 4 modules and will complete a dissertation. Core and pathway specific modules relevant to the chosen sector will be studied, which develop practice whilst challenging students’ understanding and knowledge of children and young people.
This degree is validated by the University of Hull.
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- M7A2
- Institution code:
- N64
- Campus name:
- University Campus North Lincolnshire
- Campus Code:
- N
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- M7A2
- Institution code:
- N64
- Campus name:
- University Campus North Lincolnshire
- Campus Code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
240 credits from an appropriate academic level 5 qualification
Level 2 Requirements (GCSE level):
Not a requirement but good practice: Grade 4/C in GCSE English and Mathematics.
Additional requirements
• A suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate is required.
• There is a requirement of either paid or voluntary placement, for a minimum of 2 days per week.
We accept a diverse range of qualifications, this includes considering prior learning as credit towards your York degree. This means you can apply to be exempt from taking certain modules on your degree, if you have previous relevant qualifications or experience.
Recognition of prior learning
We can assess whether you can demonstrate sufficient knowledge, understanding and skills in order to be exempt from studying some required modules. This can be used in two ways:
Prior certificated learning (formal qualifications) at a level equivalent to higher education credit
Experiential learning where your work experience and non-certificated learning can be recognised.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Fees for the 25/26 cycle are to be confirmed.
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