Overview

The Childhood, Family and Education Studies with Foundation Year (Hons) programme offered by University of Wolverhampton has been designed to prepare you for studying at the undergraduate level and provide you with the required skills and knowledge to support your transition into university. During your foundation year, you will develop skills you will need to study at university, such as finding and using information, working collaboratively with others, challenging, and debating ideas and expressing yourself with greater confidence. The foundation year helps you to become familiar with university life and to feel at home on campus.

Key Facts

he course is suitable for people new to this area or experienced staff searching for career development. We value and promote your individual engagement, progression, and success as all of our staff will recognise and celebrate your unique learning needs. The curriculum in Childhood, Family and Education Studies with foundation year will be relatable to you through our inclusive approaches to your teaching and learning experience. If you are considering becoming a teacher, we offer the guarantee of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education interview upon completion of this degree (providing you are on track to achieve a 2:2 or above and meet the course entry requirements). We also have excellent progression opportunities on to our Master’s in Education.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Child and Young Person development
Research and Literature
Influence of Wider Environmental Factors
Societal and Political Factors
Key Policies in Pre-school
Historical and Contemporary Issues

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 144 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

They will consider applicants who have not achieved level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience.
You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course.
If you would like more advise and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact the Gateway team to discuss and support you in making an application to them.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15995 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Wolverhampton

United Kingdom

550 - 900 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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