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Course Overview

Work directly with young children and their families during the Work-Based Learning module or choose the option of gaining professional recognition of your practice. Our Work-Based Learning Plus module enables you to meet Early Years Educator standards and be counted in the ratios in early years setting through relevant assessed practice experience. Investigate issues through the lenses of sociology, social psychology, history, and philosophy.

Key features

  • Explore the relationships between play and learning in your own studies as well as in child development
  • Expand your options beyond traditional teaching and open up further career opportunities in education, social care, community work, psychology, management and research.
  • See for yourself how theories and policies are applied in practice by visiting a wide range of provision for children and families.
  • Learn on the job during the work-based learning placement.  You will gain the practical skills employers are looking for.
  • Opportunities to extend your early years practice through assessment in placement; gaining valuable experience in working with children and families.
  • Take a broader view of children’s development by studying the subject in practical, historical and international contexts.
  • Develop essential skills through a variety of coursework-based assessments – from essays, surveys and child observations to group presentations and video commentaries.
  • Learn from experienced lecturers and tutors who are actively engaged in national and international research projects.
  • Make the most of the opportunities presented by being part of a department that has strong links with universities in Europe, Canada, Africa and the USA and through the International Students’ Exchange Programme.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

UCAS tariff

96 - 112

A Level: From a minimum of two A levels. Other combinations will be considered. Preference for social science, health and social care, early years, childcare subjects/qualifications but others are considered.

BTEC: DMM-MMM. Preference for social science/health & social care/early years/childcare qualifications but others are considered

BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.

International baccalaureate: 26–27 overall. Preference for social science/health and social care/early years/childcare qualifications but others are considered.
English accepted within - Advanced Level = 4, Standard Level = 5
If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements

Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction

Third-year entry possible with foundation degree or HND in a related subject.

Although it is preferable to achieve GCSE grade C/4 or above in English language and Mathematics for this course, it is not mandatory and the admissions tutor will consider alternative grades. If you choose to go on to study a PGCE, EYITT or a health-related course you will require them.

English Language Requirements:

The following Secure English Language tests (SELTs) are Home Office (UKVI) approved and accepted by the University of Plymouth and the University of Plymouth International College (UPIC). The scores required have been increased from the UKVI minimum specified scores to meet University requirements.

  • IELTS (Academic)
  • Trinity College London ISE (only a SELT if taken in the UK)
  • LanguageCert International ESOL 
  • Pearson PTE Academic

A SELT must be taken at an approved UKVI center.

The other tests and qualifications listed here have been deemed acceptable by the University of Plymouth and UPIC to meet our entry requirements and UKVI requirements for study at RQF 6 and above. 

Please note that these tests and qualifications are not SELTs.

When studying on a pre-sessional course or course below RQF 6, a SELT is a mandatory requirement set by UKVI. 

If studying at RQF 6 level and above, the University is permitted to accept other qualifications that we deem meet UKVI and our requirements.

Fees

Home Fee: £9250
International Fee: To be confirmed
Part time (Home) Fee: To be confirmed

This information was accurate on : 23/04/2021
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