Course Overview
You will study modules that will help you to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding and implement this in a work context. Throughout the 3 year course you will spend 2 days a week in a placement in an Early Years setting, primary school or in a community based placement where you will be mentored by an experienced member of the staff team. This will enable you to develop your skills as a practitioner and apply your knowledge to practice.
- Level
- Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Awarding Body
- University of Hull
- Department
- Department of Early Years
- Course Fees
- Click here for fee information
Units and Structure
YEAR ONE (LEVEL 4)
- Policy, Politics and Legislation
- Introduction to Personal and Professional Practice
- Play and Learning in Early Years
- Leading an Effective Team
- Sociology and Psychology of Childhood
- Introduction to Research and Project Work in Early Years
YEAR TWO (LEVEL 5)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Research Methods in Early Years
- Advanced Child Development
- Organisational Context for Early Years Studies
- International Perspectives on Learning
- Continuing Personal and Professional Development
YEAR THREE (LEVEL 6)
- Advanced Personal and Professional Practice
- Language, Learning and Literacy
- Innovation and Change in Early Years Settings
- Current Issues and Contemporary Debates
- Early Years – Dissertation
Entry Requirements
You'll need to have:
One of the following:
- 80 UCAS Tariff Points- from at least 2 GCE A Levels or BTEC National qualifications
- Access to HE Diploma in an related programme with at least 45 credits at Level 3
- Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
- We welcome applications from people of any age who might not meet the standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see evidence of continuing academic and/or professional development and a capacity to pursue the course successfully.
If your application is successful, you may be invited to attend an interview to discuss your ability and suitability for the course.
For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.
Tutors and Student Support
Janine Ryan
My background is firmly grounded in early years. I have worked as a setting manger in the Private Voluntary and Independent sector and supported settings to achieve best practice and develop quality provision. I have worked in Yorkshire for the past 15 years as a lecturer, I have a Masters in Early Years.
Student Support and Facilities
As a student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities, services and support, including:
- Step outside the classroom and access our state of the art facilities as well as 3 huge Learning Resource Centres with thousands of resources to use
- With hands-on experience you’ll be prepared for employment with a competitive edge.
- A dedicated impartial careers advice team to help you on your future path
- Our wide range of courses means that we can offer the right paths to get you where you need to be
- Our Hub campus is right in the heart of the town centre meaning you can find your way to us easily
- Outstanding student support throughout your studies with us.
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Apply or Enquire
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Have any further questions about this course? You can contact someone specifically about it by using the details below or filling in the enquiry form.
Higher Education Recruitment
0800 358 74 74
he@don.ac.uk
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Want to apply for this course?
You'll need to have:
One of the following:
- 80 UCAS Tariff Points- from at least 2 GCE A Levels or BTEC National qualifications
- Access to HE Diploma in an related programme with at least 45 credits at Level 3
- Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
- We welcome applications from people of any age who might not meet the standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see evidence of continuing academic and/or professional development and a capacity to pursue the course successfully.
If your application is successful, you may be invited to attend an interview to discuss your ability and suitability for the course.
For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.
GCSE Grades are changing from 2017. Need to know more? Click here for information.
Application & Enrolment
To apply for this course full-time, you need to do so via Ucas. To apply for it part-time, you need to fill in an application form.
Ucas Code:
Provider Name: DN Colleges Group
Institution Code: N64
Campus Code: D
Click here for Application Information