The foundation year is designed to support students who may not hold the standard qualifications or background to enter this field. This helps students develop their academic skills and understanding. In addition to these, you are also introduced to key concepts, skills and techniques which are required to develop your chosen pathway and course further once you have completed your foundation year. This helps set you up to complete your undergraduate with the level of knowledge you will require to develop your basic understanding further.

 

For the Education and Childcare route, you will be able to discover and expand your knowledge of the key stages of the journey of children spanning from pre-birth to eight years of age. Whilst undertaking this study, you will delve into key areas of a child’s development and growth such as psychology, education, health, sociology, law and science. In addition to these concepts, you will be introduced to the cultural distinctions in development for children. This provides you with an opportunity to explore diverse perspectives.

 

Whilst undertaking this course, you will be studying through a mixture of different teaching strategies such as lectures, seminars, tutorials and online sessions. This will vary depending on your chosen course and university.

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The course format is face to face and you will have a range of coursework activities such as essays, reports, presentations, simulations and projects.

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The course is a 4 year course and has the following timetable options:

Manchester: 2/3 days per week.

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The course fees are £9,250 per year which is financed by Student Finance.

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​- Ages 18-60 can apply

- No prior qualifications required

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- Manchester

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