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Middlesbrough College
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Middlesbrough
TS2 1AD
Early Childhood Practice
- Foundation Degree
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Middlesbrough College
- Awarded by:
- Open University Validating Partnership
Course summary
Childhood studies is an exciting field drawing on knowledge from psychology, sociology and psychoanalysis. Early childhood experiences contribute to formative development and affects children for the rest of their lives. The modern world presents a wide range of new and challenging experiences for children, including constant access to media, wider cultural diversity, cyber-bullying and larger school numbers.
This course prepares students to enter a career working with infants and children, whether in education, health care or children’s services, and make a positive contribution to these formative years
Successful students may choose to progress to the BA (Hons) (Top-up) Early Childhood Professional Studies, a one-year top up programme also delivered at the College, to gain a full Honours Degree award.
Modules
Course Modules
Year 1
Supporting Children’s Development
Learning Within Early Childhood
Policy and Practice in the Early Years
Continuous Professional Development Portfolio (WBL)
Year 2
International Perspectives in Early Years Education
Research Practice in the Early Years
Working Together to Protect Children
Continuous Professional Development Portfolio (WBL)
Assessment method
You will be assessed through coursework which includes essays, reports, case studies, research reports and portfolio work.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Middlesbrough College
Study options
- Foundation Degree • Full-Time • 2 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A161
- Institution code:
- M78
- Campus name:
- Middlesbrough College
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Middlesbrough College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A161
- Institution code:
- M78
- Campus name:
- Middlesbrough College
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelEEE
UCAS TariffOffer: 48
This can be from a range of appropriate Level 3 qualifications. Please contact the College if you have any queries.
Scottish Higher
Please contact the College if you are studying these qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
Successful completion of the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP
You must be 18 years or over by 31 December in your first year of study.
You must have achieved 48 UCAS tariff points from a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.
You must also have a commitment to continuing professional development in the early years sector.
You will also have to attend an interview prior to joining the programme and complete a written answer of 300 words outlining why you want to study on the degree programme and complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).
To apply to Level 5/year two, you must have 120 credits at Level 4 in a child care foundation degree or equivalent.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Interview
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Channel Islands | £4250 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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