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BA Early Childhood Studies

University of Wolverhampton

Institution
University of Wolverhampton
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
Duration
3-6 years
UCAS code
L591
Typical offer
A-level CCC

Entry requirements

Please note that the January intake is only available for Level 6 (Year 3) entry Applicants should hold a Foundation Degree in either Supporting Children in Primary Education or Early Years Services. September intake Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points A Levels - grades CCC / BCD BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD NCFE CACHE L3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or NCFE CACHE L3 Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education - grade C Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing Other Requirements Entry to this course requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Checks. Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check : Due to the professional nature of some of our courses you may also be required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should your course require this and you receive an offer from us There will be no cost for the DBS this is free to applicants who have secured an offer and have chosen to study at the University of Wolverhampton. Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please se

Modules

  • Play-Centred Pedagogy: Theory, Practice, and Professional Reflection
  • Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Perspectives
  • Shaping Childhood: Social Worlds and Inner Lives
  • Succeeding at University
  • Becoming a Researcher
  • Children’s learning journeys: theory practice and professionalism
  • Developing Healthy Childhoods: Professionalism and Community Engagement in the Early Years
  • Exploring Professional Identity through Practice-based Inquiry
  • Curriculum innovation, creativity theory and values in early childhood
  • Leading for Quality: Values, Theory and Practice in Early Childhood
  • Dissertation
  • Eco-Pedagogy in the Early Years and Sustainable Practice
  • Learning Beyond Walls: Pedagogy in the Outdoor Environment
  • Worlds of Childhood: Exploring Global Views and Practices