BA (Hons) Early Years Education with Foundation Year

University of West London

Bachelor's degree

In Brent

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Brent

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary
Overview
You can help to shape the future through learning about early years education. During this innovative new course you will study how 3-7 year olds learn, gain insight into child development, and learn how to help them grow into their full potential.

Why choose this course?
You will explore the latest theory and analysis surrounding childhood and the roles that culture, play and legal issues have in childhood education today. You will learn about child development and learning in today's multicultural societies, preparing you for all modern contexts in your educational career.

You will study a diverse range of modules, from legal issues such as family rights and safeguarding to psychological theory. This allows you to get a thorough understanding of all factors affecting the field, as well as helping you identify the areas you could specialise in.

Work experience is integrated into the course, giving you crucial hands-on experience and enhancing your knowledge of the field. This will enhance your employability after graduating.

Career and study progression
Your degree can take you anywhere, but some of the most popular paths for graduates include teaching and social work.
You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.

For more details please see the Career and study progression section.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Brent (London)
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Paragon House, Boston Manor Road, TW8 9GA

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements
72 UCAS points (of which at least 160 must be from a relevant area, for example: humanities, social science and literature/languages or childhood/social care professionalisms).
We accept the following qualifications:
BTEC Level 3 Qualifications or a combination of A Level and Level 3 BTEC qualifications, or Level 3 BTEC and Access courses in Social Care
All Level 3 qualifications, including the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 21 Level 3 credits at Merit
Equivalent international qualifications
If your combined qualifications fall short of the required UCAS...

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Subjects

  • Child Development
  • Early Years
  • Play

Course programme

Course detail
Foundation Year (Level 3)
Academic Performance
Personalised Learning
Child Development, Learning and Play
Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Professional Practice in Early Years
Introduction to Research Methods in Education
Becoming a Professional in Early Years
Year one (Level 4) modules
The Rights of Children
Introduction to Education
Learning Theories and Practices (including Technology-Enhanced Learning)
Investigating Professional Practice
Inclusion and Equality in Early Years
Current Issues in Early Years.
Year two (Level 5) modules
Observation and Assessment in Early Years Education
Experiencing Education in Practice
Communication and Literacy in Early Years Education
Lifespan Development
Investigating Education and Education Settings
Plus one of the following:
Childhood and Society
Cognition in Action.
Year three (Level 6) modules
Policy and Practice in Early Years Education
Leadership in Early Years Education
Dissertation
Special Education Needs in Early Years
Plus one of the following
Language and Mind
Early Years in a Multicultural Context.

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