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Early Childhood Studies (Part-Time) (Level 5 Foundation Degree QUB)
QUB
Early Years
Available Sessions
You may be eligible for funding on this course *
If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company
* Terms and Conditions apply
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Managing Behaviour
- Anti Discriminatory Practice
- Professional Practice
- Child Development
- Shared Perspectives
- Acquisition of Language
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
Applicants must meet the general requirement of Queen’s University Belfast including English and Maths GCSE at grade C or above (level 2 in Communication Skills is acceptable in lieu of GCSE grade C in English Language, however level 2 Application of Numbers cannot be substituted for GCSE Mathematics). Appropriate NICATs Maths in an Access course can be considered in lieu of GCSE Maths.and one of the following:A LEVEL CCBTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA MMMCACHE EXTENDED DIPLOMA - Overall grade C – Children’s Care, Learning and DevelopmentCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Childrens Care, Learning and DevelopmentROI Requirements
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS H5H5H5H5H5 to include English and MathematicsAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Access NI Check
Work Placement
10 hour per week work placement
What's Next?
Further Study
You may progress to the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies programme. Please note that progression to a postgraduate teaching qualification in Northern Ireland requires Learners to have GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C or above or specified equivalent qualifications.Career Prospects
Progression into employment or to university - Teacher Training qualification, an (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies, Psychology, Nursing, Paediatrics, Social Work, Youth Work or another related profession.Enquiry
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