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Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies, validated by Queen’s University Belfast, quality assured by Stranmillis University College (Part-Time)

Level 5
Part-Time
25/26
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Overview

The Foundation Degree will provide you with the opportunity to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of early years and related issues, enabling you to become a competent and well qualified Early Years Practitioner. The Foundation Degree will give you a nationally recognised qualification and evidence of your ability to work in the Early Years sector. You will also have the chance to articulate to Level 2 (Semester 2, Year 2) BA Early Childhood Studies at Stranmillis and South West College, Omagh Campus. This part-time programme will be run over 3 years and will consist of 7.5 hours per week in College and a 10 hour per week work placement. You will study 12 modules and one optional module in each academic year in total.

*Candidates applying for this course must also complete the following three documents (as attached) and uploaded to the college website as part of your application.*

Download Stranmillis Application Form

Download Employment History Form

Download Reference Form

Enhanced Access NI disclosure is required and costs £35.

During your course you may be required to purchase course text books and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall additional costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £250 per year. Please note that to apply for this course, you should also complete the Stranmillis Application Form, Employment History and Reference, located below. These should be uploaded as an attachment to your SWC application for this programme. Late applications will be accepted but offers will be issued first, to those that have applied by 11th June 2024. *The fees quoted are payable for each year.

Students must also complete and upload to your application the following forms for this programme by 11th June 2024.

*Candidates applying for this course must also complete the following three documents (as attached) and uploaded to the college website as part of your application.*

Download Stranmillis Application Form

Download Employment History Form

Download Reference Form

  • Skills and Strategies for Managing Behaviour
  • Child Protection
  • Quality Provision
  • Supporting Children with Additional Needs
  • Language and Communications
  • Professional Practice
  • Learning Through Play
  • Anti-Discriminatory Practice
  • Shared Perspectives of theYoung Child
  • Working with Babies

Applicants must meet the general requirement of Queen’s University Belfast including English and Maths GCSE at grade C or above (level 2 in Communication Skills is acceptable in lieu of GCSE grade C in English Language, however level 2 Application of Numbers cannot be substituted for GCSE Mathematics). Appropriate NICATs Maths in an Access course can be considered in lieu of GCSE Maths.

and one of the following:

  • A LEVEL CC
  • BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA MMM
  • CACHE EXTENDED DIPLOMA - Overall grade C – Children’s Care, Learning and Development
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development

IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

  • H5H5H5H5H5 to include English and Mathematics

Please email registry@stran.ac.uk if you require further information on entry requirements or the admissions process for the Foundation Degree Early Childhood Studies.

In the event of over subscription to the course, and if you meet the entry requirements specified above, entrance requirements will be enhanced at shortlisting stage.

An offer of a place on this course will be conditional until satisfactory completion of an Access NI criminal records check and if appropriate, a Social Services check.

Assessment methods include assignments, case studies, practical exercises, presentations, examinations and placement assessments.

You may progress to the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies programme, also offered at the Omagh Campus of SWC. Please note that progression to a postgraduate teaching qualification in Northern Ireland requires Learners to have GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C or above or specified equivalent qualifications.

Enhanced Access NI disclosure is required and costs £35.

During your course you may be required to purchase course text books and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall additional costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £250 per year. Please note that to apply for this course, you should also complete the Stranmillis Application Form, Employment History and Reference, located below. These should be uploaded as an attachment to your SWC application for this programme. Late applications will be accepted but offers will be issued first, to those that have applied by 11th June 2024. *The fees quoted are payable for each year.

Students must also complete and upload to your application the following forms for this programme by 11th June 2024.

*Candidates applying for this course must also complete the following three documents (as attached) and uploaded to the college website as part of your application.*

Download Stranmillis Application Form

Download Employment History Form

Download Reference Form

1 Available Session

*The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration.

Omagh

Part-Time
Students must also complete a Stranmillis Application Form for this programme by 12th June 2023. The completed form should be uploaded as an attachment to your SWC application for this programme. Late applications will be accepted but offers will be issued first, to those that have applied by 9th June 2023.

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Session Code

3 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

8

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

08/09/2025

Start Date

13:30-22:00

Time

Monday

Day/s

Breidge.McGuigan@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £1,140.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

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Fees Payable Each Year

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