Entry Requirements

You need to have achieved, or be working towards, GCSE English language and maths at grade 4 or above.

How You Will Be Assessed

Assessment is continuous over the whole year and is based on a number of set pieces of work such as essays, projects, presentations and examinations.

You will be supported throughout the course by a personal tutor who will also give you guidance in applying for Higher Education courses. You will study a core of communications, research and study skills. You will be awarded credits on completion of each units with a pass, merit or distinction grade. All credits are awarded are awarded at Level 3 which broadly equates to A Level study.

Course Progression

This course will prepare you to progress one of the following HE courses at City College Norwich: FdA Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies, BA (Hons) Additional Needs and Disabilities (Children and Young People) or our BA (Hons) Youth Work degree.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Childhood Studies is widely recognised by UK universities. If you are planning to study a degree course at a specific university, it would be useful to contact them to check that the course you have chosen is in an appropriate subject area and is recognised by the university or college. Please be aware that university entry criteria can change at any time.

Where Your Course Can Take You

This course could lead to a range of careers in education, social care and health settings.

Fees

Please contact the Advice Shop for information on fees and financial support which may be available. We recommend you also check our Finance pages for further information including student travel offers.