Course Comparison
Course
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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies | BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Foundation |
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Award
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Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) | Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) |
Duration
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3 years | 4 years |
Assessment breakdown
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- | - |
Course type
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Full-time | Full-time |
Placement
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- | - |
Location
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Plymouth | Plymouth |
Provider
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Plymouth Institute of Education | Plymouth Institute of Education |
Entry requirements
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Academic requirementsA Level: From a minimum of two A levels. Other combinations will be considered. Preference for social science, health and social care, early years, childcare subjects/qualifications but others are considered. T Level: Preference is given to education, childcare, social science or health and social care but others are considered. A minimum of a Pass (C or more on the core) is required. BTEC: DMM-MMM. Preference for social science/health & social care/early years/childcare qualifications but others are considered BTEC National Diploma modules International baccalaureate: 26–27 overall. Preference for social science/health and social care/early years/childcare qualifications but others are considered. Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction Although it is preferable to achieve GCSE grade C/4 or above in English language and Mathematics for this course, it is not mandatory and the admissions tutor will consider alternative grades. If you choose to go on to study a PGCE, EYITT or a health-related course you will require them. Please contact the Admissions Team on +44 1752 585858 or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, where a member of the team can offer you further advice. Individual offers for this course may vary.Equivalent
qualifications may be considered. Alternatively, if you have any questions or
concerns about meeting the entry requirements listed above we would encourage
you to contact the Admissions Team on +44 1752
585858 or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, where a member of the team can offer
you further advice. Or you may like to consider our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Foundation course. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. Non-academic requirements
For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. |
UCAS tariff 32 - 48 Don’t have 32–48 UCAS tariff points? We will consider ‘non-standard’ applications on a case-by-case basis. A levels: For Level 3 entry the Tariff points entry level will normally be 32–48 points from A level or equivalent. Non-standard applicants will normally be interviewed. BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma/CACHE: All applications to be referred to the Admissions Tutor. All Access courses: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (preference to education/ social science/ health and social care, but all considered) with at least 33 credits at Merit/Dist. T levels: Pass (preference to education, social science, health and social care, but all considered) Welsh Baccalaureate: Refer to the Admissions Tutor. Scottish Qualifications Authority: 32–48 points at Advanced Highers – refer to Admissions Tutor. Irish Leaving Certificate: Irish Highers, H5 in five subjects equivalent to 32–48 points. International Baccalaureate: 24 overall GCSEs: Applicants are recommended to have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C/Level C or above. If applicants do not have the equivalent, completing this during this degree will be promoted. Proficiency in English: Students for whom English is an additional language will need to demonstrate ability in spoken and written English equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0 and/or successfully complete the university’s special test before entering the Foundation Year. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. We are looking for applicants with good potential including with non-standard qualifications and background, so will consider every application on a case by case basis. Alternatively, if you have any questions or concerns about meeting the entry requirements listed above we would encourage you to contact the Admissions Team on +44 1752 585858 or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, where a member of the team can offer you further advice.
Non-academic requirements
For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. |