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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY @UCBofficial

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES

BA (Hons) Accredited by the University of Birmingham

OVERVIEW Early childhood is viewed as the most formative period of our lives, shaping the foundations for our whole future. If you are passionate about working with young children and their families, our Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner) degree will give you the knowledge and experience to become a highly qualified graduate practitioner and open the doors to a rewarding career helping to meet the needs of children. One of the first UK degrees to incorporate the new Graduate Practitioner Competencies status, our course will assess you in nine key areas and grant you a licence to practise in a variety of areas within the sector when you graduate, as well as helping you stand out among the competition. You will learn about key characteristics of childhood, wider issues around development and how to help children grow by creating new learning opportunities such as play- based learning. Combining theory with practice, our course also allows you to acquire extensive work experience on placements throughout your studies, as well as going on visits to experience different childhood approaches first-hand. On top of this, you will have the chance to gain additional qualifications ranging from Makaton training to Paediatric First Aid, plus additional enrichment opportunities such as introductory Lego therapy and baby massage sessions, equipping you with a wealth of skills by the end of your studies.

Areejah Mahmood Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) to understand this system, especially understanding how to think critically and develop myself as a practitioner. The course has helped me to see the bigger picture in terms of what I want to do within the educational system. The modules that I have undertaken really helped me

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Course BA (Hons) UCAS Code X300 Course Length 3 years Typical Offer

Students who fall short of the 96 UCAS Tariff points (but with no less than 60 UCAS Tariff points) are still welcome to apply for the course. In such cases, you will be asked to attend a progression module prior to the start of your course (commencing in June), which requires you to attend two days of lectures and the completion of four assessment tasks. On successful completion of all components of the progression module, alongside having met the necessary entry requirements, you will be offered a place on the degree.

A-levels: CCC BTEC: MMM Tariff: 96 UCAS Tariff points GCSE/IGCSE: English language and maths (9–4/A*–C) Other Level 3 qualifications are also welcome

For the most up-to-date course information, including full entry requirements, visit: ucb.ac.uk/early

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