Course Overview

Many practitioners have commented upon the issue of engaging with academic studies around their employment as being somewhat challenging with regards to time management and the traveling involved whilst attending university. In response to this demand, the Early Years Practice online course will provide the opportunity for early years practitioners working within the sector to access higher education for simultaneous development of academic and experiential learning totally online through the universities virtual learning environment (VLE). The VLE will be fully utilized to support all aspects of delivery and student support through a wide range of appropriate methods, for example, online webinars, online tutorials, online learning units, online workshops, etc. Any live webinars will take place between 18:00 and 20:00 and personal tutorial time is flexible around your work.

General Eligibility

• For Level 4 entry, a Level 3 qualification or 80 UCAS tariff points

• For Level 5 entry 120 credits at Level 4 (or equivalent)

• All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

Part Time Work Details

20 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 students' first language.