Level 4
- Professional, Academic and Reflective Development
- Work Related Learning
- The Child in Society
- Social and Emotional Foundations for Learning
- Approaches to the Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Diversity and Inclusive Practice in Early Years
Early Childhood Studies
This Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies provides a broad and employability-focused curriculum designed for professionals working in early years and education. Students develop an understanding of child development, pedagogy, inclusion, safeguarding and contemporary issues affecting children and young people. The programme encourages critical thinking and supports learners in becoming advocates for children's rights, participation and wellbeing.
Qualification
Foundation Degree (FdA)
Duration
2 Years
Entry requirements
- Relevant Level 3 qualification, T Level or A Levels
- Minimum 32 UCAS points
- Four GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for international applicants
- Enhanced DBS check
- Two references
Course modules
Level 5
- Professional, Academic and Reflective Development
- Safeguarding Children
- Atypical Development of Children
- Child Health and Wellbeing
- Study of a Contemporary Issue in Early Childhood
Career opportunities
- Early Years Practitioner
- Early Years Manager
- Family Support Worker
- Learning Support Specialist
- Education Support Roles
- Teacher Training Pathways
- Childhood Studies Top-Up Degree
- Postgraduate Education Programmes
Locations
- Birmingham
- London
- Leicester
- Bradford