Early Years and Childhood Studies (Foundation Year)

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

Education isn’t simply about the ability to read and write. It’s understanding how our minds, our families, and our societies influence the way we learn. How education – and a lack of it – shapes our future.

In the School of Education we offer degree courses that will give you an insight into the way in which our families, communities and societies influence our understanding of childhood systems that support learning and development. You’ll also explore themes from the history of education to constructing childhood, from the impact of gender and disability on our ability to learn, to the use

Key highlights

Explores how families, communities and societies shape childhood and learning
Covers themes from the history of education to constructing childhood
Examines the impact of gender and disability on learning

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 80 — 80 UCAS tariff points 80 UCAS Tariff Points at A Level or acceptable alternatives e.g. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, Extended Diploma at Level 3 (Grades DM or MMP).
BTEC: DM — BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
Additional condition: dbs_check — Additional requirements DBS and Child Disqualification checks required.

Scholarships

International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000
Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Early years practitioner
Nursery worker
Teaching assistant
Family support worker
Childcare assistant

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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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