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The Foundation degree in Early Years aims to develop the skills and knowledge for you to develop your professional practice and support your career aspirations.
The course is carefully designed to offer appropriate skills and knowledge relating to professional practice, and the application of work-based experience. It also focuses on your self-development and independent learning, as well as team work and your ability to manage others.
Skills and knowledge acquired from your modules combine to give you a thorough appreciation of a child’s social and emotional development, covering issues of language, literacy and numeracy, knowledge and understanding of the world, and physical and creative development.
Applying your knowledge in real Early Years settings is a vital part of your learning, and you need to complete 720 hours of work placement during the course. As a working, part-time student, you normally achieve this through your professional commitments; if you study full-time, you get all the support you need to find a suitable work placement.
Why Choose Us?
Studying in small groups, trainee Early Years practitioners get the chance to enhance skills and professional standing, while aspiring entrants to the profession enjoy a practical, hands-on introduction to key issues
The part-time route offers flexibility to fit studies around your weekly commitments
Although based at South and City College Birmingham (Digbeth campus), you have full use of facilities at any of the University sites and will feel part of our supportive student community
This course supports the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring you can deliver provision that complies with EYFS learning and development requirements
Ofsted rates South and City College Birmingham as a 'Beacon Status' college, making it one of only a few UK training providers to achieve the government's Training Quality Standard in three or more sectors
The College also has Customer Service Excellence status, showing the importance placed on student satisfaction
Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
48 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level
Level 2 Qualifications
UK Qualification
Requirements 2021/22
GCSE
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificates in Adult Numeracy/ Adult Literacy
English and mathematics
Pass
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Functional Skills/ Essential Skills level 2
English and mathematics
Pass
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Key Skills level 2
Communication and Application of Number
Pass
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Irish Leaving Certificate (Ordinary Level)
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
Scottish Intermediate 2
English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Scottish Credit Standard Grade
English Language and Mathematics at grade 2 or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Scottish National 5
English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
IELTS
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no subtest below 5.5
Plus one of the following Level 3 (and above) Qualifications
UK Qualification
Requirements 2021/22
A level and Advanced VCE
DD / 48 UCAS points
A maximum of 2 subjects are considered. These can be other A-levels or level 3 equivalents
AS and AS VCE
48 UCAS points
These can be a combination of AS and other A-levels or level 3 equivalents
Access to HE Diploma
Education subjects preferred but other subjects also considered
• Pass with minimum 18 Merits/Distinctions at Level 3, also including GCSE English Language and Maths equivalence if not held separately
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma (2016 – present)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) (2010 - 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (2002 – 2010)
PPP / 48 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (2016 – present)
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) (2010 – 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate(2002 – 2010)
48 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Pearson BTEC National Foundation Diploma (2016 to present)
Considered with A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (2016 - present)
BTEC Level 3 Certificate (QCF) (2010 - 2016)
48 UCAS points
Considered with A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (from September 2014)
NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
48 UCAS points
Considered with A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Wales and Northern Ireland)
E / 48 UCAS points
Considered with A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
E / 48 UCAS points
Considered with A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)
NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)
D / 48 UCAS points
Considered with A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
48 UCAS points
Considered with A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall with grade 4 or above
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB will be accepted
Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers)
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points, achieved in four Higher level subjects. This must include Maths and English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level (minimum grade H1-H7 (or A-D/A1-D3 up to and including 2016))
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
PPP / 48 UCAS tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
48 UCAS tariff points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma (2016 - present)
Considered with one A-level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
Either the OCR level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate or one of the accompanying A-levels / level 3 equivalents
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
48 UCAS points
Considered with A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Scottish Advanced Higher
Achieve a minimum of grade B / 48 tariff points
Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of CC in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers)
Scottish Higher
Achieve a minimum of 48 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCD) are required
Considered with A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma (graded A* - E)
WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma (graded D* - P)
48 UCAS points
Considered with A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology (QCF)
48 UCAS points
Considered with A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
English Language Requirements:
English language requirements
IELTS
6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands
If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course.
Fees
Full Time UK students
2 Years: £7000 per year
Full Time International students
2 Years: £13200 per year
This information was accurate on : 03/05/2021 Please contact us for more information about this courses
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