Early Childhood Studies (Foundation)

Stranmillis University College
Undergraduate FD Full-time 2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

CC

About this course

The Early Childhood Studies programme focuses on the key theories, concepts and application of working practices with children in the age range 0 to 8 years. Academic modules include: Child Development, Learning Through Play, The Acquisition of Language and Communication Skills, Safeguarding Children, Developing Skills and Strategies for Managing Children's Behaviour, Working With Children with Additional Needs and Science and Technology in the Early Years. A varied programme of professional placements complements and supports your classroom learning. The course is delivered by the Regional Colleges and can be studied full-time (2 years) or part-time (3 years) depending on location. Graduates who achieve the desired standard may be eligible for articulation to Year 2 of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree [full-time or part-time]. For further information contact your nearest Regional College.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CC

Study Options

This course is available in 7 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FD

Location: Newtownards

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FD

Location: Newtownabbey

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FD

Location: Derry-Londonderry

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FD

Location: Omagh

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FD

Location: Newry

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FD

Location: Belfast

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FD

Location: Ballymena

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2319 Teaching professionals
1172 Social services managers and directors
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
2461 Social workers
3231 Higher level teaching assistants

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree - FD
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newtownards
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies