BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care (UK)

Awarding University

Plymouth Marjon University, Plymouth UK

Duration

1 Year

Entry Requirements

Students who have successfully completed Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education qualification from AIC Campus

or

Students with Level 5 or above qualification in Early Childhood Education (Advanced Diploma/ HND or other equivalent qualifications)

and

English language requirement of Plymouth Marjon University

Program Objectives

AIC Campus offers Higher Education in partnership with Plymouth Marjon University, UK.

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood and Care programme aims to provide an academically challenging and intellectually rigorous course of learning that helps students develop the skills and competencies required to gain employment and commence a career within the early years workforce, as well as preparing them for future study through initial teacher training either in early years or primary education. In tandem with this, the programme aims to instill a lifelong love of learning, and an attitude of resilience and determination in the fields of both academic study and professional employment.

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Early Childhood provides students who are interested in becoming early years educators, early years teachers or working in other sectors supporting young children, an opportunity to gain a critical insight into early childhood care and education as well as broader issues of learning, teaching and childhood. A work-based learning module provides an important link to practice, supporting students to develop their skills in preparation for working in the sector in the future.

This programme is a one year full time level six programme for students who already have a suitable level five qualification. This level 6 programme allows students to explore topics related to quality and leadership in the early years and to consider critical approaches to pedagogy, helping them to shape their own views on effective pedagogy and practice. Additionally, this year allows students to undertake a self-directed honours level project on a topic of their choosing. Throughout the programme, students have opportunity to direct their studies in support of their specific interests and career aspirations through options available in response to assessment tasks within specific modules.

Alongside the content-focussed learning sits wider and more diffuse aspects of learning, which are enhanced through the approach to pedagogy and assessment; among other things, this learning includes development of digital competence, enhanced oral and written communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and seek creative solutions.

List of Modules - BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care

1. Education Project
2. Work based Learning in Early Childhood Education and Care 3
3. Rethinking Education through Critical Pedagogy
4. Leadership and Quality in the Early Years
5. Supporting Children and Young People

Pathway to Further Education and Career Opportunities

Many students may choose to enter the early years workforce as early years educators and upon successful completion of the programme and they will be well placed to develop their leadership roles and positions within the sector. It is understood, that from this place of employment, many choose to engage with additional study to develop themselves and their practice. In addition to opportunities for qualification as Early Years Teachers through postgraduate study, graduates may also wish to consider appropriate employment opportunities as detailed below:

• Non-educational graduate careers
• Youth work
• Social work
• Play Therapy
• Self-employed route as a Registered Childminder
• Self-employed route establishing an early years setting
• Education – ancillary staff (teaching assistants, school administrators)

• Local government
• Graduate opportunities in business
• Preschool Teacher
• Elementary School Teacher
• Childcare Center Director
• Home-Based Service Provider
• Family Support Specialist
• Consultant
• Researcher

University Recognition

• Plymouth Marjon University is a public university located in Plymouth, England.
• Plymouth Marjon University is fully recognized by UK government.
• Fully recognized by OfS (Office for Students) the independent university recognition body in the UK.
• Recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka.
• Listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) of International Association of Universities (IAU).
• Listed in the Commonwealth Universities Yearbook.

University Rankings

• Top 5 in the UK for Career Prospects - WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024
• No. 3 in England for Student Satisfaction - Complete University Guide 2025
• Top 5 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality- WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024
• Rated Joint 1st of UK Universities for Academic Support- National Student Survey 2024
• No. 3 University in England for Social Inclusion- Good University Guide 2024
• No.1 in UK for Assessment- Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2023
• No. 3 University in the UK for "How good are teaching staff at explaining things?"-National Student Survey 2023
• Top 5 in England for Teaching Quality- Good University Guide 2024
• Rated 2nd of UK Universities for Student Voice- National Student Survey 2024

Fee Structure

Description	Amount
Application Fee ( Onetime payment)	160 USD + 2% NBT	All payments made in Sri Lanka to be paid according to the USD selling rate at Nations Trust Bank at the time of registration.	All payments made in Sri Lanka to be paid according to the USD selling rate at Nations Trust Bank at the time of registration.
Course Fee for Year 3	2500 USD + 2% NBT
Examination Fee for Year 3	1000 USD + 2% NBT
Final Project Fee	500 USD + 2% NBT

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