This top-up degree is designed for individuals committed to improving the lives of children, young people, and families, or those looking to advance their current Foundation degree qualification. The program helps students develop skills as critically reflective practitioners, enabling them to analyze and critique ideas and practices. An optional module allows students to be assessed against the new Graduate Practitioner Competencies, with successful completion providing an additional certificate.
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If you are ONLY applying to study with UCS, you can use the direct entry application form at this link.
If UCS is one of multiple choices you MUST apply via UCAS, at the button below.
This top-up degree is designed for individuals committed to improving the lives of children, young people, and families, or those looking to advance their current Foundation degree qualification. The program helps students develop skills as critically reflective practitioners, enabling them to analyze and critique ideas and practices. An optional module allows students to be assessed against the new Graduate Practitioner Competencies, with successful completion providing an additional certificate.
Topics may include:
If you are ONLY applying to study with UCS, you can use the direct entry application form at this link.
If UCS is one of multiple choices you MUST apply via UCAS, at the button below.
Graduates can secure employment in various early years settings, such as a children's centre worker, early years practitioner, or a role within a primary school. The degree can also lead to management and leadership positions in early years settings, children's centres, and schools. Many students also pursue postgraduate qualifications like PGCEs and Master's degrees.
Applicants must have a Foundation Degree, HND, or an equivalent Level 5 qualification in a relevant discipline. They also need at least four GCSEs, including English and maths, at grade 4 or above, or a recognized equivalent. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required before starting any work placement.