EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES Level 5 Foundation Degree

Level 5
Higher Education
Newry Campus
Queen's University Belfast

Overview

This course, awarded by Queen's University Belfast in association with Stranmillis University College, has been designed to provide you with specialist knowledge and understanding of working with 0-8 year olds.

This course focuses on the key theories, concepts and practical skills required to work with this age group in the primary school or other specialist early year’s settings.

Both full-time and part-time provision runs for 32 weeks per year. Part-time: 9 hours per week in College plus 10 hours work placement (including tutorial support).

The team delivering this course comprises of a wide range of professionals including primary school teachers, social workers and early years practitioners with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in their fields.

The course is subject to change by Queen's University Belfast.

GCSE REQUIREMENTS: Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent approved qualifications (Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication is acceptable in lieu of a grade C in GCSE English Language, however Level 2 Application of Number cannot be substituted for GCSE Mathematics)
A LEVEL: CC
BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA: MMM
CACHE EXTENDED DIPLOMA: Overall grade C – Children’s Care, Learning and Development
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: H5H5H5H5H5 to include English and Mathematics

Please email registry@stran.ac.uk if you require further information on entry requirements or the admissions process for the Foundation Degree Early Childhood Studies.

Modules covered:

Child Development.
Learning Through Play.
Professional Practice 1.
Historical Overview of the Development of Early Years Provision.
The Acquisition of Language and Communication Skills.
Quality Provision in Early Years.
Safeguarding Children.
Developing Skills and Strategies for Managing Children’s Behaviour.
Professional Practice 2.
Anti Discriminatory Practice and Inclusion in the Early Years Environment.
Working with Children with Additional Needs.
Working with Babies 0-3 years.
Science and Technology in the Early Years.

Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework, exams and portfolio work. There is a strong emphasis on the links between coursework and work placement in this programme.

A number of quality assurance processes are used to monitor the reliability of grading. This includes marking by the tutor delivering the module, internal cross marking by another tutor in the college, cross college moderation by other colleges delivering this qualification, and moderation by an external examiner.

Educational enrichment activities to local childcare, university and other course relevant facilities will accrue travel expenses of approx. £5-10, three times a year.

Please note: Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

On successful completion of this course you may progress to Stranmillis University College and enter year 2 of the BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies (full-time or part-time) or into year 2 of a similar course.

SRC Students will have the opportunity to progress to year 2 of the BA (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies (part-time route) at Southern Regional College.