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Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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University of Derby
UCAS CODE: X311

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Derby

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.We now offer the degree with a foundation year so that you can enjoy all the benefits of this distinctive course and achieve your full honours degree in four years.Start at foundation year stage if you have the ability and ambition to study for a degree but don’t meet the formal entry requirements to apply for the full honours degree.Start at foundation year stage if you have the ability and ambition to study for a degree but don’t meet the formal entry requirements to apply for the full honours degree.Progress to a career where you can make a genuine and lasting difference to children’s lives: this course is an excellent foundation for fulfilling roles in health, education and social care.From stage one onwards, you'll undertake a work placement for one or two days each week to gain valuable practical experience working with young children.By taking a foundation year, you will gain a firm grounding in the skills and knowledge you need to complete our full BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies. It provides an excellent introduction to a fascinating subject and gives you the opportunity to complete the honours degree in four years – even if you don’t possess the formal qualifications you would normally need.This is the ideal time to embark on an Early Childhood degree. Well qualified and dedicated early childhood professionals are now in demand across health, education and social care settings. This is a rapidly growing area of employment in the UK, with new opportunities emerging in the independent, private, public or voluntary sectors. This qualification is your chance to shape and influence many young lives – and the value of the foundation year route is that you can start your study journey even if you don’t initially meet the entry requirements for the full honours degree.Our graduates are now pursuing successful careers as early years practitioners and nursery managers. There are ample opportunities for promotion and progression to leadership positions in children’s services too.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,900per year

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A level : DDD

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Childhood & Youth Studies

    22nd out of 42 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 150
    112 74%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    21st

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.55 89%

    1st

    4

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