Full-time year 1:

• Philosophy of Education 
• Supporting Healthy Development 
• Childhood Development and Beyond
• Working together to Safeguard Young People
• The Reflective Practitioner

Full-time year 2:

• Approaches to Curriculum and Pedagogy
• Engaging with Research
• Listening to Young People
• Professional Practice

Full-time year 3:

• Professional Development 
• Contemporary Issues in Education
• Constructions of Childhood

This course has 10 hours scheduled teaching which takes place over 1 full day and an additional half day. Within the half day there is flexibility with physical attendance depending on individual circumstances which can be negotiated with the team.

There is a requirement to be employed within the sector or to undertake relevant placement experience.  

• Students who pass this course are eligible to apply for postgraduate courses such as the MA in Education at Bath Spa University.
• Many graduates from the course have also sought to enter the education profession on other pathways including a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) leading to either Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Graduates of this course are also qualified to work in various settings such as school, colleges, family hubs, and other areas including community and family project work, child protection and social services. 

Industry insight

Qualified early years teachers are paid starting salaries of between £16,000 and £18,000 and may be able achieve salaries of up to £30,000 with experience and expertise and management responsibilities (Prospectus).

A minimum of CDD at A Level, or a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMP, or a T Level at Pass, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or equivalent. Students with only two A Levels or alternative Level 3 qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants are also required to attend an interview.

As UCW has vulnerable adults, children and young people studying on site at times, all students are asked to disclose if they have a criminal record at enrolment.  This is so that we can achieve our priority of ensuring the safety of all children, young people, or adults at risk within our community.  In addition, some programmes require students to obtain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an additional cost. For more information please click here.

Applicants with a level 5 qualification such as HND, Foundation Degree, or equivalent can be considered for 3rd year entry. Please contact admissions@ucw.ac.uk to discuss your application further.

Programme Specification