Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Birmingham City University

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    Flexible

By studying a foundation year in Society, Childhood and Education your first year will be spent learning a wide range of broad subject areas which then open up opportunities for you to specialise further in your next year – which would be the first year of a full degree programme.

You will study very broad subjects in your foundation year, which is designed to prepare you for a range of courses and not just one particular BSc or BA degree.

So although you are studying a BA or BSc in a specific course –BA Early Childhood Studies – the foundation year sets you up for a number of other possible degrees starting the following year. It may be that you don’t end up doing a degree in precisely the same subject as your foundation year.

This flexibility is one of the great things about the foundation year category - Society, Childhood and Education, allowing you to find out more about your interests and talents before focusing on a three year degree. The foundation year also helps us at BCU to make sure we help to match you to the degree that fits you best.

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Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Start date

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About this course

The well-being of babies and young children is at the heart of this course, which will prepare you to become a confident and competent advocate for children from birth to 5 years.

You will gain a complete understanding of young children’s needs, how they learn, develop and grow and how their early experiences are so fundamentally important. You will also explore wider concepts to support your understanding such as social justice, social mobility and social responsibility.

As you progress through the course, you will develop your personal and professional skills so that in your future career you will be influential in developing practice, provision and policy, as well as resilient and self-assured.

This course will present many rewarding opportunities for you to explore once you have graduated in many different institutions, such as schools, nurseries and charities. Our staff are dedicated to preparing you for the world of work and will help you to decide which role you want to pursue after graduating.

There will be opportunities for you to work, and learn, alongside a variety of professionals delivering services that support the wellbeing, development and learning needs of babies and young children, with this in mind we have placement opportunities throughout the programme.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

4 GCSE's including English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications for level 2 Maths can be accepted - please see below
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Adult Numeracy only
Pass
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

Strong commitment to social justice
High employability rate
Located in the heart of Birmingham
Study in our brand new £41 million City South Campus
Experienced staff
Accreditation is available for Early Years Educators
Enjoy a diverse and flexible learning environment

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Subjects

  • Philosophies
  • Policy
  • Provision
  • Early Language
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Independent Study
  • Managing Behaviour
  • Leadership
  • Management

Course programme

Foundation Year

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Academic Skills for Success
  • Interpersonal Skills and Professional Behaviours
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
  • Negotiated Studies
  • Birmingham’s Children and Society
  • Policy and Politics
Year One

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits).
  • Working as a Professional
  • Child Development
  • Children and Childhood
  • Observing and Assessing Babies and Young Children
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
  • Working with Parents and Children
  • Environments as Enabling places
  • Celebrating Diversity
Year Two

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits).
  • Reflecting on Play Learning and Pedagogy
  • Safeguarding and Child Protection
  • Research as a Driver for Policy, Practice and Provision
  • The Healthy Child
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
  • Children’s Voice
  • Looked After Children
  • Exploration, Creativity and the Child
Year Three

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits).
  • Researching Professional Practice in Early Childhood
  • Leadership and Management
  • Exploring Contemporary Perspectives
  • Personal and Professional Development
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
  • International curricula
  • Global and Future Childhoods
  • Politics of Inclusion

Additional information

UCAS Code: X32F
Study mode: Full Time (1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree)

UK students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree
Fees - £9,250 per year

International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree
Fees - £13,200 per year

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