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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Earlychildhoodisviewedasthemostformativeperiodofourlives,'shapingthefoundationsforourwholefuture.Ifyouarepassionateaboutworkingwithyoungchildrenandtheirfamilies,ourEarlyChildhood'Studies(GraduatePractitioner)degreewillgiveyoutheknowledgeandexperiencetobecomeahighlyqualifiedgraduatepractitionerandopenthedoorstoarewardingcareerhelpingtomeettheneedsofchildren.
Coveringworkwithchildrenaged0-8years,ourcourseoffersthe'specialbenefitofincludingGraduatePractitionerCompetencies.Awardedinyourfinalyear,thesedemonstrateyourholisticunderstandingofearlychildhoodandyourabilitytocriticallyapplyknowledgetopractice.ByaddingGraduatePractitionerCompetenciestoyourfinalaward,youllbeattheforefrontofgraduatepracticeandhavenewopportunitiesto'strengthenyouremployability,aswellasforprogressionontopostgraduateacademicprogrammesorprofessionaltrainingineverythingfromteachingto'socialworkandplaytherapy.
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Exam type
A levelA level:
CDD - CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
80 - 96 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:15 Grades / Points required
HNC (BTEC):
P Grades / Points required
HND (BTEC):
P Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM - MMP Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
You will need a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points
Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.
You will need a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points.A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
A relevant HNC or a foundation degree with 120 credits.
A relevant HND or a foundation degree with 240 credits.
This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£13,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£13,500 per year
Students from International
£13500 Per year
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