Course description
Early childhood, the quality of education, provision and care, and the roles and responsibilities of all those involved with young children, parents and families together have a significant influence on children’s achievement and life chances. There is growing recognition that early childhood and children’s experiences must be supported by a highly qualified workforce.
The programme is specifically designed for students interested in working with young children. It offers a course that provides breadth and depth in key aspects relating to childhood, child development, education and care but also integrates a wider thematic approach which includes families, communities, multi-agency working, social policy, inclusion and diversity, research and health. It will develop your knowledge, skills, understanding of these, and your generic transferable skills through course content, learning and teaching strategies, assessment, research, and experiences of early years settings and organisations.
Modules run in parallel and require students to engage with a range of learning and teaching modes using e-learning as well as face-to-face contact with tutors.
This version of our top-up programme is designed for applicants who wish to top-up from a degree that does not have ‘full and relevant’ status as designated by the DfE, or an appropriate Level 3 qualification.
You will also be required to undertake a placement across the duration of the course.
Suitability - Who should attend?
Applicants should have 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5, e.g. a relevant HND, a Foundation Degree in Early Years which is recognised as ‘Full and Relevant’ by the DfE, or a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
The top up award is designed for Early Years Foundation Degree graduates or equivalent who already hold a relevant level 3 Early Years qualification, or a Foundation Degree classed as ‘Full and Relevant’ by the DfE, to enable them to progress to level 6 to achieve an Hons degree in Early Childhood Studies.
Please contactAdmissionsfor confirmation of suitability of qualifications.
You will need a letter from your employer confirming you have current and valid enhanced DBS in placeoryou will require a new DBS if the letter can’t be provided. For more information on your DBS application please click here.
International Students
The University is not licensed by the UK Government to sponsor migrant students under the Student route and is therefore unable to accept applications from international students at present.
Applying Direct Option
You can apply direct to Newman University for this course if you have not previously applied to Newman University through UCAS and you are not applying to any other universities.
Training Course Content
Modules
- Professional Practice
- Working Collaboratively with Families
- Research Project
- Exploring the Holistic World of the Under 5s
Course delivery details
Assessment is through a wide range of methods. These include essays, research reports, case studies, group and individual presentations, and portfolios. Teaching and learning strategies include lectures, seminars, discussion and debate, presentations, guest speakers, workshops, an e-learning environment, visits and directed activities.
Expenses
Course fees for 2024 are £9,250 for external students.
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
Continuing Studies
There are a wide range of career opportunities for graduates in the field of early years. This includes working in Children’s Centres, schools, nurseries, Social Services, Local Authority support teams, and charitable organisations. Early Childhood graduates have pursued Early Years Teacher Status or a teaching career via aPGCE to gain qualified teacher status (QTS).
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Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham. It has built strong partnerships with many local businesses, charities and schools, making it an ideal choice for students wishing to gain practical experience during...