Early Childhood Studies (Foundation)
Stranmillis University CollegeUndergraduate 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
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A-Levels
BBC
Avg. Salary
£24,000
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