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University degree

Early Years

St Helens College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

At least two years recent and relevant experience working with children in either paid or voluntary employment. e. completed in the 12 months prior to the start of the programme).

A full level 3 in Early Education & Childcare or equivalent. A level 3 full and relevant qualification (as listed by the DfE) in Early Education & Childcare is needed to work within a nursery environment and also to be counted in ratio. shtml Please note that this Foundation Degree is not full & relevant.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
95% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels95%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
Continue past first year
84%
Student satisfaction
What students say National Student Survey
84%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching88%
Assessment & feedback91%
Academic support100%
Well organised77%
Learning resources79%
Student community71%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on St Helens College's own site.
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