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Course Overview

  • Start at foundation year stage if you have the ability and ambition to study for a degree but don’t meet the formal entry requirements to apply for the full honours degree
  • 96% of Derby graduates were in work or further study within six months of completing a full-time degree. (HESA, 2016)
  • Progress to a career where you can make a genuine and lasting difference to children’s lives: this course is an excellent foundation for fulfilling roles in health, education and social care
  • Discover how children develop, learn and think from birth to eight years, gaining the professional skills and knowledge to meet their needs
  • From stage one onwards, you'll undertake a work placement for one or two days each week to gain valuable practical experience working with young children
  • You'll have the opportunity to apply for a place on a four-week international placement at a school in Milan
  • Enjoy learning which is relevant, up to date and meets the highest professional standards, inspired by our multi-disciplinary academic team

By taking a foundation year, you will gain a firm grounding in the skills and knowledge you need to complete our full BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies. It provides an excellent introduction to a fascinating subject and gives you the opportunity to complete the honours degree in four years – even if you don’t possess the formal qualifications you would normally need.

Entry Requirement 

Requirement What we're looking for
UCAS points 72
Specific requirements at A-level

No specific subject requirements

Specific requirements at GCSE

GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however, if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at L2 as part of your course of study.

IELTS 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
Interview / Audition N/A
Portfolio N/A

Fees

  Full-time Part-time
UK

£9250 per year

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International/EU

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This information was accurate on : 24/04/2021
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