Early Years and Childhood Studies

Description

This degree, which is nationally recognised as one of the major qualifications for work in this field, can be studied as a generic, practice or business management route.Students explore notions of childhood and practice within a multi-disciplinary context,including education, health and psychology. Each route provides opportunities to understand childrens experiences in diverse settings.

A unique feature of this course is the strong connection made between generic theory and professional work-based practice, characterised by placement opportunities. From Year 2 students can select a more specialised route reflecting their career aspirations and have the chance to study abroad.The practice route is recognised by the Teaching Agency and OfSTED as providing a licence to practice.

Features & benefits of the course

• Opportunities to understand childrens experiences in a wide variety of settings.
• Combines theory with practical understanding of the ways in which professionals work with children and families.
• Integrated approach to studying disciplines, for example, health, education and psychology, in relation to children and childhood.
• Opportunities for study abroad in Year 2.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 9840 Year (EEA)
• EUR 11870 Year (Non-EEA)

Fees UK and EU full-time students: £8,500 · Non-EU full-time international students: £10,250

• English

Course Content

Units you will study

• Year 1

  A common compulsory programme is followed, made up of units covering:

  Student as Learner

  Children, Families and Diversity

  Children's Services, Policy and Practice

  Children's Learning and Development

• Year 2

  Years 2 and 3 build on the knowledge, skills and understanding gained in the first year of the programme. Students will study 3 compulsory units each year which cover:

  Multi-disciplinary approaches to studying children

  Child development

  Study, inquiry and research skills

  From Year 2 you will also have the option to select a more specialised route which reflects your career aspirations. Those seeking the qualified practitioner route status provided by the BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies (Practice Route) must study:

  Student as Learner:Research and Practice

  Children's Learning and Development

  Citizenship and Participation

  Professional Practice

  Students on the other routes can choose option (elective) units which reflect their age preference and career aspirations.

  Optional units include:

  Early Years and Education

  Health, Community and Social Care

  Creative Childhoods

  Creative Leadership

  Business and Enterprise

• Year 3

  Years 2 and 3 build on the knowledge, skills and understanding gained in the first year of the programme. Students will study 3 compulsory units each year which cover:

  Multi-disciplinary approaches to studying children

  Child development

  Study, inquiry and research skills

  From Year 2 you will also have the option to select a more specialised route which reflects your career aspirations. Those seeking the qualified practitioner route status provided by the BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies (Practice Route) must study:

  Professional Practice in the Early Years

  Students on the other routes can choose option (elective) units which reflect their age preference and career aspirations.

  Optional units include:

  Early Years and Education

  Health, Community and Social Care

  Leadership

  Business and Enterprise

As part of our drive to deliver the very highest quality programmes we are reviewing our undergraduate courses to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. Some of the details given here may not yet reflect these improvements and information will be updated as it becomes available.

Assessment details

Assessment uses a variety of methods including: essays, group and individual presentations, role play, reports, examinations, research project, dissertation.

Students are offered opportunities for individual and small group tutorials to support assessment, learning needs and pastoral issues. As well as this, throughout the year, there are various enrichment weeks covering aspects such as employability, study skills and work related skill development.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

UCAS Tariff points/Grades required

240-280

with minimum 240 from A2. General Studies not accepted. MMM in BTEC National Diploma. Grade C in CACHE Diploma.

Specific GCSE requirements

5 GCSEs at grade C, including English language or literature. The following qualifications and subjects are not accepted: Adult literacy, Functional Skills, and Key Skills Communication.

Non Tariffed Qualifications

A relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction or Merit.

International Baccalaureate points

29

IELTS score required for international students

IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5

Additional Requirements

All candidates must have evidence of study at level 3 or equivalent within the 3 years prior to application and must provide an academic reference.

A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure is required for all students. This will be completed through the University prior to enrolment.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Manchester Metropolitan University.

Funding

Student Support Package

At Manchester Metropolitan University, we offer a Student Support Package worth £4,000 for UK students from households with an income of up to £25,000. This non-repayable package can be taken for accommodation fees, if you are staying in an MMU Halls of Residence or we have arranged your contract with Victoria Hall or it can be loaded onto your metcard to spend on food and other services on campus (see below). We also offer an Academic Achievement Bursary for students who do particularly well in their exams and while they study at MMU.

For some healthcare professional courses such as Adult Nursing and Social Work, you may be eligible for an NHS bursary. You apply for this bursary separately, and will be invited to make your application by the NHS once you are holding an offer of a place on a relevant course. To find out more, including what you might be entitled to, visit the NHS website.

We do all we can to ensure you have the support you need while you study with us. If you do run into financial difficulty, you may be entitled to some additional support through the Access to Learning Fund. The fund is a limited amount of money that the university will either grant or loan to a student depending on their needs and situation. In order to qualify, you will have to meet a number of criteria, provide evidence and complete an application.

Accreditation

The Practice Route is recognised by the Children's Workforce Development Council