BA (Hons) Early Years Care and Education (work-based learning)
This programme is designed to provide Honours degree status to students who have achieved Intermediate level qualifications through the University of Bath Foundation Degree in Early Years, the University of Bath Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies, or equivalent.
The Honours Year will be based on, and extend, the academic skills and pedagogy of the foundation degree programmes. Students will continue within their Early Years work settings and will prepare for longer-term management and leadership roles. The work-based learning element will reinforce the academic knowledge and understanding developed in the Honours Year.
The Honours Year will reflect current trends and enable learners to develop a broad understanding of Early Years Care and Education in a variety of contexts. The programme was updated in 2010 to include a unit on Children and the Outdoor Environment and a unit on Children, Policy and Society.
A work-based research project provides an opportunity for students to apply and develop their research and project management skills in a settings-based relevant and topical action research project, greatly enhancing their employability and ability to reflect on and adapt current practice. Students will also study units covering a wide range of management areas. These are designed to prepare them for future leadership roles in the workplace and give them an increased understanding of Early Years Care and Education in a management context.
The programme will include a large work-based component where academic skills and understanding will be reinforced by the development of vocational skills. The emphasis will be on the development of effective practice underpinned by the growth of critical, analytical and reflective skills.
Note: This programme is currently delivered part-time over 18 months, starting in March.
Programme Specification
Entry Requirements
- Applicants will be expected to have successfully completed a University of Bath Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification and will normally have achieved a minimum average grade profile of 55%
- In all cases consideration will be given to the applicant’s potential to progress to honours level
- It will be the student’s responsibility to identify and agree a suitable work-based learning environment with the Admissions Tutor/ Programme Leader in which they can carry out the Work-based Research Project
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Admission will be subject to interview
Where English is not the student’s first language an IELTS score of 6 or TOEFL score of 580 (paper based) or 237 (computer based) or equivalent qualification will normally be required.
How to apply
Students currently undertaking a University of Bath Foundation degree:
You will need to complete an Expression of Interest form which can be obtained from your Programme Leader or the Learning Partnerships Office. Applications should NOT be made via UCAS.
Tel: 01225 386513
Email: learningpartnerships@bath.ac.uk
Applicants applying from elsewhere:
Initial enquiries can be made directly to Wiltshire College:
Wiltshire College - Tel: 01225 766241; Email: info@wiltshire.ac.uk