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Full Time
September
Foundation Year £5760 then £8,250 per year for the Degree
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University Way Campus
Campus delivery Lectures Seminars Workshops Tutorials
BA (Hons) Education and Early Years with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam University
The foundation course will support students to gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for degree level study. Modules are delivered by a team of expert lecturers with extensive professional experience in education and early years. You will be taught through a variety of hands-on and engaging lectures, seminars, creative and practical workshops.
If you do not meet the entrance requirements for the BA (Hons) Education and Early Years degree you should consider the foundation course option. Applicants who successfully pass the foundation year will automatically progress to the 3-year honours degree programme.
Academic and Professional Development
This module aims to develop academic study skills and introduces the key concepts, theories and practices of HE study.
Introduction to Child Development
This module aims to develop an awareness and understanding of how children learn and develop. Students will explore theoretical approaches to learning and development and identify factors affecting this.
Introduction to Safeguarding
This module aims to raise awareness of current legislation, policies and procedures which exists to promote children rights and keep them safe from harm.
Play
This module raises an awareness and understanding of the role of play in children’s learning and development. Students will explore different types and stages of play.
Project Study
The module allows students to choose a topic of interest relating to children, families and education. Student will complete an independent research project, with support from academic lecturers.
The BA Education and Early Years foundation course uses a variety of assessments methods designed to assess student’s knowledge and understanding of module teaching, and provide students with sector related skills and competencies. Examples include
Essays and reports
Poster/Display presentations
PowerPoint presentations
Activity Plans
Research projects
Case studies
There is no placement requirement for the foundation year as many students will be undertaking Maths and/or English alongside the course. Students can gain paid or voluntary experience if desired.
Graduates of the foundation years will progress onto the BA (Hons) Education and Early Years degree. This degree can lead to roles in education, research, health and social care such as:
Family Support
Teaching Assistant (Higher lever/HLTA)
Special needs and disability (SEND)
Nursery Leadership/Manager
Pre-school supervisor
Playwork leader
Youth worker
Learning mentor
Local authority advisory roles
Family support roles
Safeguarding/Pastoral roles within schools, settings and local authorities
Many students choose to continue to postgraduate study such as School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), Early Years Initial Teacher Training or Primary Education with QTS (PGCE), social work, speech and language or play therapy.
Post graduate study could also lead to careers within:
Healthcare play specialism
Social work
Assessor roles
Speech therapy
Secondary teaching
Further education lecturer
Higher education lecturer
International teaching (TEFL)
32 UCAS points.
Attend interview as required.
Non-standard applicants may be considered for entry without meeting all the admissions requirements and must demonstrate during interview that they have sufficient general academic skills to be able to undertake the course with relevant experience.
The preparatory year is also a time to achieve Level 2 Maths and English qualifications if either or both have not yet been achieved.
Transition to the BA (Hons) Education and Early Years will rely on a PASS of the preparatory year and guidance will be offered to each student to ensure transition to a course is available that meets each student's needs and aspirations.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for progression onto the BA (Hons) Education and Early Years once a PASS has been gained on the Preparatory Year.