Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Early Years) Progression Route is relevant to practitioners working in Early Years, with children in care and education, and also to those who manage provision in the public, private and voluntary sectors. The applied nature of the degree provides theoretical knowledge along with practical application related to social care in contemporary society. The programme has been developed to allow those in the early years sector to further develop existing skills, and develop a broad range of practice skills, knowledge and understanding within key subject areas and to acquire and enhance their professional values, there is a particular focus on integrated practice. The programme has been specifically designed as a progression year for students successfully completing the Foundation degree in Early Years Practice with 240 credits at Level 5 but welcomes students with similar qualifications. Attendance is one day a week during term time and students are expected to be in paid or voluntary work in a relevant setting for at least 10 hours per week.

The course is delivered at the University of Suffolk at Great Yarmouth where students will belong to a large and growing group of Higher Education students with their own dedicated facilities. Classrooms are brand new and equipped with technology. There is a higher education study/common room and access to a well-stocked library.

General Eligibility

FdA/FdSc or equivalent Level 5 qualification in an appropriate subject, such as Social Care Practice, Early Years Practice, CCLD, Dip HE, or HND.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the student's first language.