University of Hull

FdEd Professional Practice in Childhood Studies

University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Course overview

This course is designed to meet the exact but changing needs of employers in the childhood sector. So you’ll gain the valuable skills you need to progress within childhood education and care. You’ll study a broad range of topics.

First year modules cover health and wellbeing, play and learning, and inclusion and diversity. This course includes an optional Early Years Educator (EYE) pathway too.1 Build practical skills while you learn, carrying out part of your training in your own workplace. You could access our on-campus simulated early years learning environment.

And study for accredited Forest School certification, too. This prepares you to work outside with children, taking into account a range of extra needs, and gives you a valuable extra qualification. You'll develop essential skills and attributes that employers in the sector value while gaining experience in an academic background.

And gain the expertise and knowledge to apply for a top-up qualification with Graduate Practitioner Status, or other professional education route. Want to change lives? Start with yours.

Key highlights

  • Optional Early Years Educator (EYE) pathway available
  • Part of training carried out in your own workplace
  • Access to an on-campus simulated early years learning environment
  • Study for accredited Forest School certification
  • First-year modules include play and learning, inclusion and diversity
  • Prepares you for a top-up with Graduate Practitioner Status

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: dbs_check — The University requires evidence that you have a current satisfactory DBS disclosure.
  • GCSE: C — to include English

Scholarships

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000

  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Early years educator
  • Nursery practitioner
  • Teaching assistant
  • Forest School leader
  • Nursery room leader
  • Childcare practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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