• LevelLevel 5
  • FT/PTHE
  • Duration2 years
  • Awarding body

    The Open University

Overview

Childhood studies is an exciting field drawing upon psychology, sociology and education theory. Early childhood experiences contribute to formative development and affect children for the rest of their lives. The modern world presents a wide range of new and challenging experiences for children, including 24/7 access to media, cultural diversity, cyber-bullying and increasing class sizes. This course prepares students to enter a career working with infants and children - whether in education, health care or children’s services - and to make a positive contribution to formative years.

Successful students may choose to progress to the BA (Honours) Early Childhood Practice, a one-year top up programme also delivered at the College, to gain a full Honours Degree award.

Course Information

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01642 333333 or email courseinfo@mbro.ac.uk.

Modules offered may vary.

Year 1 core modules:

  • Supporting Children's Development
  • Learning Within Early Childhood
  • Policy and Practice in the Early Years
  • Professional Development Portfolio (WBL)

Year 2 core modules:

  • International Perspectives in Early Years Education
  • Research Practice in the Early Years
  • Working Together to Protect Children
  • Continous Professional Development Portfolio (WBL)

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Entry requirements

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 commit to gaining experience working in the early years sector and have access to 150 hours (as a minimum) working in an early years setting (paid or voluntary work).

You must also have a commitment to continuing professional development in the early years sector.

This course requires a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

You will also have to attend an interview prior to joining the programme.

To apply to Level 5/year two, you must have 120 credits at Level 4 in a child care foundation degree or equivalent.

You must also have a commitment to continuing professional development in the early years sector and complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).

Teaching methods will include seminars, lectures, interactive workshop sessions and our virtual learning environment with allocated tutorial support which focuses on study skills.

Research based findings on study skills will be used within the learning strategy.

You will access self study resource materials media and internet.

You will receive written and oral feedback to help you improve your future work.

You are expected to work independently and responsibly throughout the duration of your course.

You will be assessed through coursework which includes essays, reports, case studies, research reports and portfolio work.

Fees payable directly to Middlesbrough College, £6,300 per year.

If you would like to study a higher education course, financial support is available. Please click here for more information and see what support you could receive.

For new applicants, please press the apply now button at the top of this webpage and complete our online application form.

Our team will make contact with you for further details and to arrange an interview.

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