The foundation course will support students to gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for degree level study. Modules are delivered by a team of expert lecturers with extensive professional experience in education and early years. You will be taught through a variety of hands-on and engaging lectures, seminars, creative and practical workshops.
If you do not meet the entrance requirements for the BA (Hons) Education and Early Years degree you should consider the foundation course option. Applicants who successfully pass the foundation year will automatically progress to the 3-year honours degree programme.
Academic and Professional Development
This module aims to develop academic study skills and introduces the key concepts, theories and practices of HE study.
Introduction to Child Development
This module aims to develop an awareness and understanding of how children learn and develop. Students will explore theoretical approaches to learning and development and identify factors affecting this.
Introduction to Safeguarding
This module aims to raise awareness of current legislation, policies and procedures which exists to promote children rights and keep them safe from harm.
Play
This module raises an awareness and understanding of the role of play in children’s learning and development. Students will explore different types and stages of play.
Project Study
The module allows students to choose a topic of interest relating to children, families and education. Student will complete an independent research project, with support from academic lecturers.
The BA Education and Early Years foundation 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
Activity Plans
Research projects
Case studies
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
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:
The University Campus considers each application on its own merits, and does consider alternative experience and qualifications for entry onto degree programmes. The Preparatory start year offers students the opportunity to develop academic skills and areas of professional knowledge to support the transition to the full BA (Hons) or other appropriate courses such as FdA Children and Young People to those applicants who may not meet the full degree entry requirements. It is also a time to achieve Maths GCSE at grade C or above and English GCSE grade C or above whilst studying in this year. Transition to the BA (Hons) Early Years and Education or the FdA Children and Young People will rely on a PASS and guidance will be offered to each student to ensure transition to a course is available that meets each students needs and aspirations.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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Phone:0161 344 8800
Email:info@uco.oldham.ac.uk
Phone:0161 344 8800
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