Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in early childhood studies. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies.

A guaranteed place Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

  • ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

  • When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

  • Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

  • Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

    Careers and opportunities When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies. You’ll graduate with rewarding career options, including working with children, families and communities in a variety of professional roles. You could also take your studies further on a postgraduate course, such as MA Education Studies or MSc Educational Leadership and Management.

    What jobs can you do with an early childhood studies degree?

    Our graduates work in a range of educational roles and settings:

  • early years teaching – with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)

  • primary teaching – with a PGCE or SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) leading to QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

  • pedagogical leadership in early childhood

  • early years provision and setting management

  • forest school leadership and training

  • freelance education and private tutoring

  • special educational and disability needs

    Our graduates also pursue a variety of careers related to health and wellbeing:

  • health and wellbeing promotion

  • family support

  • professional nannying

  • therapeutic play – with further training

  • play work

    Our graduates also become consultants and researchers into early years issues.

    Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
    BTEC PPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies

    Offered by

    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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