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Early Childhood Studies

UCAS
219071

This course will provide you with an opportunity to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of early years and related issues, enabling you to become a confident and competent, well qualified Early Years Practitioner.

Award Name Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Queens University Belfast
NFQ Level
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 Queens University Belfast
Location:
Derry City
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

2 years full-time.

Entry Requirements

72 UCAS points plus OLC (Grade 04 or above) in English and Maths – Essential Skills Level 2 in Communications will be accepted as an alternative to OLC English.

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Further information

Start Date: 09/09/2024.

Strand Road Campus

£2,500 per annum (subject to change).

Applicants must apply through UCAS directly. UCAS course code: LX53 FdA/ECS Campus code: 7- North West Regional College.

Course Overview
This course will provide you with an opportunity to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of early years and related issues, enabling you to become a confident and competent, well qualified Early Years Practitioner. It will also give you a nationally recognised qualification and evidence of your ability to work in the Early Years sector. You will study a range of modules linked to curriculum, Psychology and child Development. Application is made through UCAS. Full time will be run over 2 years, part time will be rum over 2.5 years to 3 years. Assessment methods include assignments, case studies, practical exercises, presentations, examinations and placement assessments. Enrolment on this course is subject to a satisfactory Access NI check.

Course Modules:
Professional Practice
Child Development
Shared Perspectives
Acquisition of Language
Managing Behaviour
Anti-Discriminatory Practice

Give us a call
Our campus can be contacted by phone:
Strand Road: 028 7127 6000

Location:
Derry City
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider