Course Details
Full-time students will take the following modules over one year. Part-time students will do the same modules, but the order of modules will be different and negotiated with the individual student.
Modules
– Leadership and Management in Education 20 credits
– Safeguarding 20 credits
– Contemporary Issues and International Comparisons 20 credits
– The Developing Education Practitioner (Education pathway) 20 credits
– Dissertation 40 credits
Entry Requirements
You will normally have 240 HE credits from a foundation degree or an HE Diploma in a relevant field of study such as Early Childhood or Education Studies.
The UCNL will accept students progressing from the FdA Children, Learning and Development and the FdA Applied Studies, but will also look to enrol students who have studied foundation degrees at other institutions, providing the programme content is comparable.
However, if you have alternative qualifications please contact the programme team by emailing enquiries@ucnl.ac.uk
In the first instance we encourage you to make contact via the UCNL Information and Advice Office to discuss the programme informally with the Programme Leader.
Formal applications must be made through the UCAS website: www.ucas.ac.uk
UCAS Institution Code N64
UCAS Course Code M7A2
Awarding Body University of Hull
Duration of Study 1 year (full-time) 2 years (part-time)
Course Progression
There are a range of career pathways or higher level education programmes available to you on completion of this programme:
– Early Years Teacher (after PGCE, SCITT or similar)
– Primary Teaching (after PGCE, SCITT or similar)
– Post Graduate Course
– Nursery Management
– Community Play Support
– Teaching Assistant
– School, Family and Welfare Liaison
– Special Education Needs Support
– Specialist Subject Support
– Mentoring
Assessment Methods
A variety of assessment methods are used including written essays, case studies, reflective logs and oral presentations. All assessments allow students to reflect on practice and make relevant links to theory and to develop key employability skills.
Course Fees
Your Tuition fees cover the majority of costs associated with your programme (including registration, tuition and assessment).
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make or choose to pay.
Books (you will have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies).
Printing and photocopying.
If your programme includes a work placement, you may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.