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Early Childhood Studies (Stranmillis University College) (Level 5 Foundation Degree)
QUB
Early Years
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location
Course Modules
- Professional Practice
- Child Development
- Shared Perspectives
- Acquisition of Language
- Managing Behaviour
- Anti-Discriminatory Practice
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). and one of the following: A LEVEL CC or BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA MMM or CACHE EXTENDED DIPLOMA Overall grade C – Children’s Care, Learning and DevelopmentROI Requirements
Applicants must meet the general requirement of Queen’s University Belfast including English and Maths OLC at grade O4 or above (level 2 in Communication Skills is acceptable in lieu of OLC grade O4 in English Language, however level 2 Application of Numbers cannot be substituted for OLC Mathematics). A LEVEL H5 to include English and MathematicsAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
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Work Placement
As placement is an integral part of your qualification a self declaration of current health status is implicit as part of the overall risk assessment process.
What's Next?
Further Study
Successful completion of the Foundation Degree at a required level will allow you to progress to year 2 of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies. You can progress 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.Career Prospects
You can progress 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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