Course Overview

This degree matches the Standard for Childhood Practice in Scotland and is designed to develop degree-level professionals and future leaders in the sector. Work-based learning is a significant and central feature of the course.

The course structure is divided according to the three main aspects of professional development, as outlined in the Scottish Social Services Council document - The Standard for Childhood Practice (2015).

The degree is a part-time programme with a blended delivery created to support high-quality professional learning:

• All modules across the course will offer weekly pre-recorded, asynchronous lectures enabling students to watch and re-watch them at a time that suits their working week.

• Tutorials will be synchronous with a blend of 50% on campus and 50% online, with students required to attend campus on alternate weeks.

• Tutorial rooms, both online and on-campus, will open from 6 pm as a social space for students to connect. Tutorial teaching is from 7 – 8.30 pm.

Our teaching team provides expertise in the design and delivery of the course, ensuring specialist teaching in each module. Individual student support is also available from named members of the team.

General Eligibility

Phase 1 entry

120 SCQF level 7 credits in a relevant subject, for example: 

• HNC Childhood Practice

• HNC Child Care and Education

• HNC Early Education and Childcare

• SNNEB

• relevant qualifications accepted by the Scottish Social Services Council as suitable for registration at the practitioner level

If additional credits are required, completion of the short online module “Transitions into Higher Education: Childhood Practice".

Phase 2 entry

120 SCQF Level 7 credits plus additional Level 8 credits, all in a relevant subject.

Places for Phase 2 entry will be offered based on the availability of spaces, previous qualifications, and current role.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)