The BA (Hons) Education and Early Years course is a pathway for students wishing to pursue careers in education and primary teaching. Graduates of this degree are recognised by the DfE as having a full and relevant qualification which meets the DfE criteria to be counted into Ofsted ratios as a qualified practitioner.
This course will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills to become an effective high-quality professional working with children. Students will complete professional placements within educational settings as part of their course. Modules are delivered by a team of expert lecturers with extensive professional experience in early years and primary school education. You will be taught through a variety of hands-on and engaging lectures, seminars, creative and practical workshops.
Year 1
Academic and Professional Development
Professional Practice with Placement
Learning and Development
Working with People in Teams
Society, Families and Children
Year 2
Professional Practice 2 with Placement
Safeguarding
Research Methods
The Developing Child
Early Literacy and Mathematics
Year 3
Major Study
Health and Wellbeing
Supporting Children’s Learning
Global Perspectives
EAL and Effective Practice
The BA (Hons) Education and Early Years course uses a variety of assessments methods designed to assess student’s knowledge and understanding of module teaching and provide students with sector related skills and competencies. Examples include
Essays and reports
Poster/Display presentations
PowerPoint presentations
Digital booklets
Activity resource bags
Research projects
Case studies
Oral assessments
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University Campus Oldham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
We also accept Grade B from CACHE Diploma Level 3 in Child Care and Education.
DBS check and process organised by UCO during enrolment, registration and induction. DBS clearance required before any work placement can commence. The DBS will be paid for by the applicant.
Attend interview as required.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £8250 | Year 1 |
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
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.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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