Childhood Practice HNC
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Course info

If you enjoy working with children and would like to make a difference to their formative years, the HNC Childhood Practice is the ideal course for you. This is a nationally recognised qualification and valued award for people who want to work in a variety of early learning and childcare settings, supporting children and young people with varying needs. This course will give you a deep understanding of working with children and young people, and will help you to integrate knowledge and theory ...Read more

If you enjoy working with children and would like to make a difference to their formative years, the HNC Childhood Practice is the ideal course for you. This is a nationally recognised qualification and valued award for people who want to work in a variety of early learning and childcare settings, supporting children and young people with varying needs. This course will give you a deep understanding of working with children and young people, and will help you to integrate knowledge and theory into practice, including the importance of anti-discriminatory practice in line with the National Care Standards and Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice. On successful completion you will be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level.


Please note that applications via UCAS are for the HNC only. If you wish to apply for BA (Hons) Childhood Practice please see our website for details of how to apply.

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Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

D Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CC Grades / Points required

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6):

Pass Grades / Points required

preferably including English, plus 4 National 5s or Standard Grades at Credit level, or equivalent, one of which should be English if you do not have a Higher or A level.

preferably including English, plus 4 National 5s or Standard Grades at Credit level, or equivalent, one of which should be English if you do not have a Higher or A level.

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Tuition fees

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England

£7,110 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£1,285 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£7,110 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£7,110 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£7,110 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£8,775 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£8,775 per year

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£8775 Per year

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI North West and Hebrides Ormlie Road Thurso Highland KW14 7EE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Thurso  0.2 miles away

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