Early Childhood Studies (Direct Entry) BA (Hons)
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UCAS code: X310 Entry requirements: You will usually need 120 credits at merit level from an appropriate and relevant level 4 and 5 award (see www.derby.ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list). Duration and mode of study: You can study this course full time for one year or part time over two years. Fees: This is a classroom based course, so it costs £7,700. Start date: You can start this course in September or January.
About the course You will develop your understanding of early childhood from birth to eight years old, discovering how children develop, learn and think. You will explore the importance of meeting children’s needs and how these needs can be met, and consider the challenges and opportunities in children’s services, looking at childhood from a range of perspectives. We will encourage you to use your own experiences to enhance your knowledge and develop your understanding of early childhood. Teaching and learning You will be taught through lectures, seminar activities and tutorials to support you through your assessments and group work. You will be assessed using essays, reports, posters, presentations, case studies, online tests and independent research. There won’t be any examinations. What you will cover To make sure you are ready for work or progression, you will also undertake a placement for one or two days each week, if you’re not already working in the sector. This will develop your observational and reflective skills, as well as your practical knowledge of different settings. In addition, we will give you the chance to take part in other related activities and visits.
Autumn
If you have a relevant level 4 or 5 qualification, this course gives you the opportunity to top up to a full Bachelor’s degree. In the 2013 National Student Survey, 94% of our students were satisfied overall with this course, which reflects the excellent teaching and learning experiences you will receive studying this course.
Study modules Stage THREE
Where you will study: Derby Campus, Kedleston Road
Why choose this course?
Spring
Factfile
The Critically Reflective Practitioner*
Option
Contesting Childhood*
Option
Independent Study
* You will have the option to choose whether to take these modules in either spring or autumn.
Options Stage Three You will choose two modules from the following options: Children’s Voices: Listening and Experiences Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care Health and Inequality in Children’s Lives The Young Child in Transition International Perspectives in Early Childhood Education and Care Creative Possibilities and Opportunities in Early Years Child Protection Additional information You will be studying an up to date course that is a listed qualification for settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage and is considered ‘full and relevant’ by the Department for Education. Our lecturers are from a range of backgrounds, including early years, primary teaching, social work, health and nursing and nursery management, social sciences and ICT, so you will gain a wide range of knowledge and expertise from them.
Your career You will gain the skills and approaches to work effectively with young children in early years settings. This will support you to go straight into work or progress your career. Alternatively you might choose to enhance your career through further study. You could work in the private, voluntary or independent sector, or join a graduate employment scheme. If you want to teach, you can apply to study our PGCE Primary or Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Further Education and Skills) when you graduate. Some students choose to do further training in social work, nursing or pursue the Early Years Teacher qualification.
I’ve really enjoyed my time on this course. The tutors are very helpful and always available for support. Laura Gill Graduate