Course summary
The Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies is a two-year, full-time Higher Education programme that will suit students who wish to develop a broad range of knowledge and skills relevant to working with children. This includes nurses, health visitors, early years educators, nursery workers in the public and independent sectors, social workers and people working in the youth justice and law enforcement sectors. The recognised progression route for this course is the BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies - top-up degree. Graduates have employment prospects in a wide range of childcare disciplines, for example: play worker, child/family worker, support workers, childcare managers, learning support workers and teaching assistants.
Modules
Modules May include: Research Communication and Partnership Theories of Development Play and Leisure Curriculum Matters Safeguarding Children and Young People Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing Advanced Practice in Children and Young People’s Service Champion Equality Diversity and Inclusion Leading Work in Children and Young People’s Services. In order to fulfill the course requirements, learners are expected to gain voluntary or paid employment in a setting with children or young people working a minimum of 600 hours over 2 years.
Assessment method
You will have to complete presentations and written assignments as you progress through the programme. One module requires a practical assessment.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L520
- Institution code:
- N13
- Campus name:
- Afan College
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Entry criteria detail a typical offer but the College considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. If you have any queries regarding your offer, please contact our Admissions Team.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
This programme requires an enhanced DBS check, charged at an additional cost to the student.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £7500 | Year 1 |
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Travel to and from your work placement.
Provider information
NPTC Group
Dwr-Y-Felin Road
Neath
SA10 7RF