Level 5 Childhood Studies Foundation Degree (Full-Time)
Course Overview
The Foundation Degree Childhood Studies is a two-year, full-time Higher Education programme which explores the development, learning and well being of children and young people from birth to 18 years. The course also provides a pathway to progress onto a BSc (Hons) programme to deepen and extend this knowledge.
The course will suit students who wish to develop a broad range of knowledge and skills relevant to working with children and young people and career pathways can include: paediatric nursing, teaching, health visitor, nursery worker in the public and independent sectors, social worker and people working in the youth justice and law enforcement sectors. This is located in the Health, Social and Childcare (HSC) department.
This course is run in partnership with the University of South Wales.
Entry criteria detail a typical offer but the College considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. If you have any queries regarding your offer, please contact our Admissions Team. This programme requires an enhanced DBS check, charged at an additional cost to the student. Typical offer: 2 A Levels at D Grade or MP/PPP profile from a BTEC Level 3 qualification and three GCSEs at Grade C or above, to include English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications).
The recognised progression route for this course is the BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies - top-up degree. Graduates have employment prospects in a wide range of childcare disciplines, for example: play worker, child/family worker and childcare managers.
The programme will include lectures, seminars, project work and tutorial sessions. You will have to complete presentations and written assignments as you progress through the programme. One module requires a practical assessment.
Modules include::
Level 4 (Year 1):
- Applying Theory to Children and Young People's Holistic Development
- Leadership and Inclusion within Child Centred Practice
- Study Skills for HE
- Leadind Practice in Children and Young People's Services
- Introduction to Research with Children and Young People
Level 5 (Year 2):
- Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing
- Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Curriculum Matters
- Play and Leisure
- Advanced Practice in Children and Young People’s Service
In order to fulfil the course requirements, learners are expected to gain voluntary or paid employment in a setting with children or young people working a minimum of 200 hours over 2 years.
You will have to complete presentations and written assignments as you progress through the programme. One module requires a practical assessment.
