Typically, one of the L3 qualifications below would meet our academic entry requirements.
a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Children’s Play, Learning and Development (or a related subject)
a GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as Mathematics and English
a Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution
an international equivalent to the above qualifications.
English Language requirements:
If your first language is not English, we accept IELTS (Academic) at grade 6 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking)
Other specific entry requirements:
To enrol on this programme, you must be working or volunteering in an early years setting. This is because the course includes assessed professional practice and leadership tasks that need to be carried out in a real workplace
If you are already employed in the sector, you will be asked to provide written confirmation from your employer stating that they will support you in completing the placement requirements
If you are not currently in a setting, our Work Placement Officer will help you find a suitable placement to complete the required workplace hours
All specific placement requirements will be discussed during the interview.
International applicants:
We require evidence of international qualifications at point of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants that require a Student Visa to study in the UK.
During the course you will take part in a range of activities that will help you to develop the required skills and understanding for you to be successful in this programme and your chosen career, these will include opportunities to:
Engage with new areas of knowledge
Broaden and deepen your existing knowledge
Engage in critical analysis of concepts, theories, texts and practices
Question and challenge concepts, theories, texts and practices
Interrogate the assumptions underpinning theory and research to come to an understanding of the significance and limitations of theory and research
Opportunities to acquire practical experience in a range of activities relevant to your role in an educational setting
Engage in critical reflection of your own and others’ value systems, development and practices
We will use a range of strategies to support you to develop these skills and understanding, including:
Lectures, seminars and workshops
Range of group work strategies to include, discussion and the consideration of and development of resources
Development of online resources and portfolios
Group and independent projects that will benefit your institution and your own professional development.
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in early years education, leadership and care that students can build on if they decide to continue their studies beyond this stage. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma enables students to commit to a leadership career path and progression route to degree-level study. On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Early Years Professional Leadership for England, students can develop their careers in the early years sector through:
Entering employment
Continuing existing employment or seeking alternative employment or promotion
Joining an appropriate professional body or membership organisation
Committing to continuing professional development (CPD)
Progressing to a ‘top-up’ year to gain a full BA Hons.
If you have a question about this or any other University Centre course, email headmissions@newcollege.ac.uk
