Childhood Practice

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

D

About this course

If you enjoy working with children and would like to make a difference to their formative years, the HNC Childhood Practice is the ideal course for you. This is a nationally recognised qualification and valued award for people who want to work in a variety of early learning and childcare settings, supporting children and young people with varying needs. This course will give you a deep understanding of working with children and young people, and will help you to integrate knowledge and theory into practice, including the importance of anti-discriminatory practice in line with the National Care Standards and Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice. On successful completion you will be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level.

Please note that applications via UCAS are for the HNC only. If you wish to apply for BA (Hons) Childhood Practice please see our website for details of how to apply.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades D
Scottish Higher CC

Study Options

This course is available in 7 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Thurso

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Elgin

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Perth

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Kirkwall

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Oban

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Lerwick

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Inverness

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2461 Social workers
2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
2314 Primary education teaching professionals
1172 Social services managers and directors

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Thurso
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies