Access to HE Education (Early Years)

Start Date

Level: 3

Course Course: P00396

Area: Childcare & Education

Campus: City Campus

About this Course

The Access to HE Diploma in Education (Early Years) is an intensive one year programme of study. It will equip you with the skills, experience and qualifications to go on to study a range of higher education courses in Early Years and Childhood studies that can then lead to careers in early years education, primary education, further education, safeguarding and family support work.

Key Units

The core curriculum provides you with the underlying skills you need for study at university level. These include:

reading
essay writing
note taking
presentation
research skills
use of statistics
IT skills

It also provides tutorial support which may take the form of a group session or one-to-one support. All students will be allocated a personal tutor from the beginning of the Diploma.

The diploma will cover key units including

Child Development
Child Psychology
Early Socialisation
Safeguarding
Teaching and Learning
Education
English and Maths

The diploma consists of 45 graded credits and 15 ungraded study skills credits. All units must be achieved to pass the diploma. Graded credits are assessed at Pass, Merit and Distinction.

Learners will attend college 3 days per week for one full academic year.

Entry Requirements

GCSE English and Maths C/4 or equivalent

Please note some degree entry requirements may be higher than this or require additional subjects such as Science.

Please ensure you check higher education entry requirements.

Assessment

Diploma assessments are wide ranging and will see you undertake

group discussions
presentations
reports
media articles
essays
time constrained assessments
question booklets

There is no end exam.

Where does this Lead

Successful completion of this Diploma will open doors to a number of university courses, giving learners the chance to study a broad array of degrees, including:

BA (Hons) Early Childhood
BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies
BA (Hons) Education Studies (Primary)
BA Social Work
FDA Children, Young People and Families

Future Opportunities

Students who successfully complete the programme may progress into careers in areas such as:

Early years educator
Primary education
Further education
Safeguarding
Family support work

Tell Me More

This programme is designed for mature adult students returning to study following a break in their education.

The teaching staff are friendly, supportive and dedicated to helping you succeed. All we ask is that you come with an open mind, prepared to work and are willing to tackle challenges.

The full cost for this course is approximately £3384. If you are aged 19-23 and do not already have a full level 3 qualification, the qualification will be fully funded. If this does not apply, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. Please note: all quoted fees are subject to change.

Extra Costs

Funding an Access to HE Diploma

If you do not already have a Level 3 qualification, an Access to HE Diploma may be fully funded.

Alternatively, tuition fees can be funded by an 19+ Advanced Learer Loan.

19+ Advanced Learner Loans can be used to pay tuition fees and are designed to make studying as an adult more accessible. Eligibility does not depend on income, there are no credit checks, and anyone over the age of 19 can apply as long as they’re studying an approved course at Level 3, 4, 5, or 6. If you progress onto a relevant higher education course, your Access to HE advanced learner loan will be removed from repayment.

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