Education & Childhood Studies

These degrees are ideal if you are interested in working with children, young people and families in both formal and informal education settings.

The courses are a combination of academic study and work experience. Informal and formal educational elements are included, such as the Foundation Phase/Stage and the National Curriculum and factors impacting upon learning and teaching.

They offer an alternative route into teaching, while keeping options open for other career opportunities that involve work with children, young people
and families.

The courses aim to produce graduates who are critically informed about and engaged with contemporary issues relating to education, children/young people and their well-being.

The courses will develop various transferable skills, which will prepare you for employment in a range of sectors.

Key facts

Excellent industry links with child, family and education settings for work placement opportunities
Choose from a range of different settings at each level of the degree, according to your own experiences and interests
Choice of optional modules at each level of study
A range of assessment techniques to develop new and enhance existing knowledge, understanding and skills
Students on this course will benefit from being part of Glyndŵr University’s new Centre for the Child, Family and Society

Read stories from some of our former Education and Childhood Studies students

Meet current student Christian Webster

Meet current student Stephen Griffiths

Read about graduates Stephanie and Andrea helping working families in north east Wales

Course content

The course is designed to build upon your knowledge, skills and experience. You will explore some of the following areas:

Career opportunities

There are a growing number of careers within both education and community settings, and opportunities for further studies, including:

Course duration

Entry requirements and applying

You must have GCSE English or Welsh (grade C or above) and (i) 240 points at A Level or (ii) one of the following qualifications or equivalent: BTEC Diploma in Early Years (Merit), CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education (240 points), NVQ (Level 3) related to working with children, BTEC Health Studies (Merit), Access Diploma to Higher Education, GNVQ/AVCE Health and Social Care (240 points). Experience of working with children and families is also expected. See information on general entry requirements.

Before you are offered an unconditional place on these degrees you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Bureau form and pay the appropriate fee, so that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

The community, children and families are at the heart of this course. With academic study and work experience in a variety of community-based settings, you will gain an excellent understanding of issues relating to children, young people and families and their holistic development.

This degree has a multi-agency approach, and includes investigation into the changing dynamics within childhood, families and communities.

This course covers all the important aspects of working with children and families, including government legislation and how it affects provision. It investigates issues of health, welfare and the development of the child, family and society and you will develop various transferable skills, which will prepare you for employment in a range of sectors.

Key facts

Course content

The course is designed to build upon your knowledge, skills and experience. You will explore some of the following areas:

Career opportunities

There are a growing number of careers within both education and community settings, and opportunities for further studies, including:

Course duration

Entry requirements and applying

The FdA Early Childhood, Care and Education is a general foundation degree aimed at increasing practitioners knowledge of children from birth to eight years of age. The course has a strong focus on Early Years and Key stage 1. The course is taught jointly by Yale College and Glyndŵr University.

This foundation degree is aimed at practitioners who are in employment but wish to study for a degree whilst working. It aims to bring together the practical knowledge and skills of experienced practitioners with up to date academic study in the field.

This degree is designed for people working with children in the 3 to 8 age range. If you have an interest in developing your professionalism in working with children and families this course will develop expertise for delivering the Early Years Foundation Phase and the Early Years Foundation Stage. The course also takes a ‘holistic’ approach to the child exploring many of the issues relevant to children and their families today, including child development and inclusive practice, ICT in early years and the role of play.

Key facts

Course content

The course is designed to build upon your knowledge, skills and experience. You will explore some of the following areas:

Career opportunities

This is a highly topical area of study as current policy and legislation is leading demand for experts in this field. The aim of the foundation degree is to develop you as a specialist in the care and education of children in the 3 to 8 age range. Completion of the foundation degree would also allow you to progress on to the final level of an honours degree.

Course duration

Entry requirements and applying

A relevant early years qualification at level 3, plus at least a couple of years' work experience with early years or key stage one children. You must be working in an early years setting (paid or voluntary) for at least 150 hours per year and have the agreement of the setting to support you through your degree. See information on general entry requirements.

From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.

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Informal and formal educational elements are included, such as the Foundation Phase/Stage and the National Curriculum and factors impacting upon learning and teaching. They offer an alternative route into teaching, while keeping options open for other career opportunities that involve work with children, young people and families. The courses aim to produce graduates who are critically informed about and engaged with contemporary issues relating to education, children/young people and their well-being. The courses will develop various transferable skills, which will prepare you for employment in a range of sectors. Key facts Excellent industry links with child, family and education settings for work placement opportunities Choose from a range of different settings at each level of the degree, according to your own experiences and interests Choice of optional modules at each level of study A range of assessment techniques to develop new and enhance existing knowledge, understanding and skills Students on this course will benefit from being part of Glyndŵr University’s new Centre for the Child, Family and Society Read stories from some of our former Education and Childhood Studies students Meet current student Christian Webster Meet current student Stephen Griffiths Read about graduates Stephanie and Andrea helping working families in north east Wales Course content BA (Hons) Education and Childhood Studies The course is designed to build upon your knowledge, skills and experience. You will explore some of the following areas: Play and observation Development of literacy and numeracy Managing effective school environments Inclusion Primary curriculum Healthy schools Promoting positive behaviour Teaching and learning techniques Special educational needs Career opportunities There are a growing number of careers within both education and community settings, and opportunities for further studies, including: PGCE (primary) PCET (post 16) Masters programmes Special Education Teaching Assistant Careers Advisor Child/Youth/Family Worker Health/Well-being Policy Co-ordinator Course duration Full-time Three years Part-time Six years Entry requirements and applying You must have GCSE English or Welsh (grade C or above) and (i) 240 points at A Level or (ii) one of the following qualifications or equivalent: BTEC Diploma in Early Years (Merit), CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education (240 points), NVQ (Level 3) related to working with children, BTEC Health Studies (Merit), Access Diploma to Higher Education, GNVQ/AVCE Health and Social Care (240 points). Experience of working with children and families is also expected. See information on general entry requirements. Before you are offered an unconditional place on these degrees you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Bureau form and pay the appropriate fee, so that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults. UCAS code: X310 Part-time applicants should apply direct BA (Hons) Families and Childhood Studies The community, children and families are at the heart of this course. With academic study and work experience in a variety of community-based settings, you will gain an excellent understanding of issues relating to children, young people and families and their holistic development. This degree has a multi-agency approach, and includes investigation into the changing dynamics within childhood, families and communities. This course covers all the important aspects of working with children and families, including government legislation and how it affects provision. It investigates issues of health, welfare and the development of the child, family and society and you will develop various transferable skills, which will prepare you for employment in a range of sectors. Key facts Excellent sector links with child, family and community settings for work placement opportunities Choose from a range of different settings at each level of the programme, according to your own experiences and interests Choice of optional modules at each level of study A range of assessment techniques to develop new and enhance existing knowledge, understanding and skills Opportunity to complete a ‘license to practice’ alongside studying the degree course Students on this course will benefit from being part of Glyndŵr University’s new Centre for the Child, Family and Society Course content The course is designed to build upon your knowledge, skills and experience. You will explore some of the following areas: Play and observation Working with children, young people and families Inclusion Early years curriculum Health and emotional well-being Safeguarding children and young people Promoting positive behaviour Multi-agency working Management and communication Career opportunities There are a growing number of careers within both education and community settings, and opportunities for further studies, including: Sure Start/Flying Start Women’s Aid Young Carers Child/Family Worker Speech and Language PGCE (primary) PCET (post 16) Masters programmes Course duration Full-time Three years Part-time Six years Entry requirements and applying You must have GCSE English or Welsh (grade C or above) and (i) 240 points at A Level or (ii) one of the following qualifications or equivalent: BTEC Diploma in Early Years (Merit), CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education (240 points), NVQ (Level 3) related to working with children, BTEC Health Studies (Merit), Access Diploma to Higher Education, GNVQ/AVCE Health and Social Care (240 points). Experience of working with children and families is also expected. See information on general entry requirements. Before you are offered an unconditional place on these degrees you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Bureau form and pay the appropriate fee, so that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults. UCAS code: X162 Part-time applicants should apply direct FdA Early Childhood, Care and Education The FdA Early Childhood, Care and Education is a general foundation degree aimed at increasing practitioners knowledge of children from birth to eight years of age. The course has a strong focus on Early Years and Key stage 1. The course is taught jointly by Yale College and Glyndŵr University. This foundation degree is aimed at practitioners who are in employment but wish to study for a degree whilst working. It aims to bring together the practical knowledge and skills of experienced practitioners with up to date academic study in the field. This degree is designed for people working with children in the 3 to 8 age range. If you have an interest in developing your professionalism in working with children and families this course will develop expertise for delivering the Early Years Foundation Phase and the Early Years Foundation Stage. The course also takes a ‘holistic’ approach to the child exploring many of the issues relevant to children and their families today, including child development and inclusive practice, ICT in early years and the role of play. Key facts The course integrates academic and work-based learning for the personal and professional development of experienced and qualified practitioners The foundation degree offers you the chance to remain in work while studying and helps you to integrate theory in to practice You will engage in a range of assessment techniques to develop new and enhance existing knowledge, understanding and skills Students on this course will benefit from being part of Glyndŵr University’s new Centre for the Child, Family and Society Course content The course is designed to build upon your knowledge, skills and experience. You will explore some of the following areas: Child Development Observing, Planning and Assessing A Curriculum for Childhood ICT in the Early Years Exploring Relationships Play in Early Childhood Inclusive Practice Developing Literacy and Numeracy Career opportunities This is a highly topical area of study as current policy and legislation is leading demand for experts in this field. The aim of the foundation degree is to develop you as a specialist in the care and education of children in the 3 to 8 age range. Completion of the foundation degree would also allow you to progress on to the final level of an honours degree. Course duration Part-time Two years Entry requirements and applying A relevant early years qualification at level 3, plus at least a couple of years' work experience with early years or key stage one children. You must be working in an early years setting (paid or voluntary) for at least 150 hours per year and have the agreement of the setting to support you through your degree. See information on general entry requirements. Before you are offered an unconditional place on these degrees you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Bureau form and pay the appropriate fee, so that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults. UCAS code: Part-time applicants should apply direct From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.	Undergraduate courses BA (Hons) Education and Childhood Studies modules FdA Early Childhood Care and Education modules For more information about our courses please telephone 01978 293439 or email SID@glyndwr.ac.uk Teacher training Following the successful completion of your degree (normally with a higher classification) there are opportunities, through an additional year of study, to progress to teaching. This could be: primary (PGCE) at a range of other universities; or further education (PCET) at Glyndŵr University providing you have GCSE grade C or above in English, Mathematics and double Science on application. Lecturer Liz Sheen chats to students about their time on the course Students discuss Education courses at Glyndŵr University
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