Early Childhood (with Foundation Year) (Hons)

Early Childhood (with Foundation Year) (Hons), B.A.

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Overview

This degree in Early Childhood (with Foundation Year) (Hons) from University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is an intellectually demanding and enjoyable course.

You'll examine issues around children's place in society, education, special educational needs, children's learning and development, language and reasoning and environments for children.

Exploring issues affecting children between birth and eight years old, you'll link theory to practice, and understand social, psychological and philosophical factors in children's lives, learning and development.

Careers / Further study

Tailoring what and how you study, you can shape the course towards your chosen career path.

Your skills will prepare you for a range of managerial careers in childcare or educational settings, children's services and family support.

You'll be qualified to work in early years setting at level 3, or if you've taken the relevant optional modules, at level 6.

Detailed Programme Facts

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Children in Society, Past and Present
  • Exploring Play in Early Childhood
  • Working with all Children and exploring SEN (with experience in EY settings)
  • The Developing Child
  • Responsibilities, Leadership and Professional Futures.
  • Comparative Early Childhood Policy and Provision

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    80

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  • Minimum required score:

    6

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  • Minimum required score:

    50

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General Requirements

  • Tariff points: 64
  • A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.
  • EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
  • Access: No specific subjects required.
  • Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.
  • Irish Highers: no specific subjects required.

All applicants will also require:

  • GCSE subjects: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    13500 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 13500 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Bristol

  • 750 - 1260 GBP/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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