Student Handbook 2024/25
Early Childhood Studies (Stranmillis University College) (Level 5 Foundation Degree)
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Early Years
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Professional Practice
- Child Development
- Shared Perspectives
- Acquisition of Language
- Managing Behaviour
- Anti-Discriminatory Practice
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
72 UCAS points plus GCSE (Grade C or above) in English and Maths – Essential Skills Level 2 in Communications will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE English. Applicants must apply through UCAS directly. UCAS course code: LX53 FdA/ECS Campus code: 7- North West Regional CollegeROI Requirements
72 UCAS points plus OLC (Grade O4 or above) in English and Maths – Essential Skills Level 2 in Communications will be accepted as an alternative to OLC English. Applicants must apply through UCAS directly. UCAS course code: LX53 FdA/ECS Campus code: 7- North West Regional CollegeAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Access NI Check
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
As placement is an integral part of your qualification a self declaration of current health status is implicit as part of the overall risk assessment process.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - £20-£40
What's Next?
Further Study
Successful completion of the Foundation Degree at a required level will allow you to progress to year 2 of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies. You can progress into employment or to university - Teacher Training qualification, an (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies, Psychology, Nursing, Paediatrics, Social Work, Youth Work or another related profession.Career Prospects
You can progress into employment or to university - Teacher Training qualification, an (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies, Psychology, Nursing, Paediatrics, Social Work, Youth Work or another related profession.Enquiry
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After graduating from NWRC I went to Queens University to study a BSc in Chemistry, followed by a PGCE. I'm now working as a full-time Chemistry teacher.Holly Miller (Medical & Applied Science) -
My time studying Art & Design at Limavady campus allowed me to fully develop my creative and technical skills that I use every day running my own business, Amity Tattoo, in Ballymoney.Abigail Smyth (Art & Design)
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