About the course

This one year full time work-based programme is open to students who have successfully completed a Foundation Degree or a Diploma in Higher Education.  It is designed to help you develop your theoretical knowledge and expertise and enable enhanced practice and career progression. 

The course offers a grounding that enables you to knowledgeably enhance your practice with children and their families.  As a successful graduate you will have a desirable qualification for career progression, including highly sought after jobs within early years and education.

Start Date/s

19/09/2022, 19/09/2022

Entry requirements

Applicants will have 120 credits at Level 5 and GCSE maths and English at C/ 4 or equivalent and will normally be working in a relevant area of education, childcare and social care. Evidence of working in a relevant practice area will be required prior to commencing the programme. Students choosing the modular option who intend to complete this degree programme can only use a maximum of 60 credits as Accredited Prior Certificated Learning (APCL). You will also be required to attend a face to face interview.

Modules

Contemporary Issues and Interprofessional Practice Applied Practitioner Research Leadership and Management Introduction to Safeguarding

Assessment

Assessments include written essays, reports and portfolios.

Careers & Progression

This course offers a perfect grounding for Childcare practitioners to enhance their practice with children and their families. As a successful graduate you will have a desirable qualification to enable your career progression, including highly sought after jobs within Childcare and Education. There are also further opportunities for successful students to progress onto family support work or wider teacher training programmes or studying at Master’s level towards an award in a relevant field of interest.