Preparing to Study at Level 6 (Education, Childhood and SEND) Certificate of Credit

Program Overview

Preparing to Study at Level 6 (Education, Childhood and SEND) Certificate of Credit

Course Description

This course consists of a single 20 credit module studied over one 10-week term, which will introduce you to a range of skills that will benefit you both professionally, and in the successful pursuit of level 6 study (such as a Bachelor Top Up degree).

What You Will Study

You will explore academic, professional and transferrable skills such as:

• Sourcing appropriate academic information
• Evaluating and interpreting information
• Critical thinking and writing
• Using and referencing information for academic purposes

The course explores these skills whilst also introducing you to the fundamental principles of research within the Education, Childhood and SEND discipline, with a specific focus on the ethics associated with conducting research involving children.

Module Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

1. Know and understand how to find, evaluate and use a range of appropriate academic information to support successful study at Level 6
2. Engage in a range of communication methods to contribute to a learning community of peers and tutors
3. Critically explore and evaluate a range of research methodologies and reflect on the ethics associated with research within the Education, Childhood and SEND discipline

Module Content

This module will introduce you to a range of skills that will benefit you in your successful pursuit of Level 6 study. Skills will include:

• Sourcing appropriate academic information
• Evaluating and interpreting information
• Using and referencing information for academic purposes

You will be introduced to a range of summative assessment strategies and encouraged to consider the specific requirements for academic submissions at Level 6, including the skills associated with critical reading, thinking and writing.

Careers

The course will help to prepare you for further study on our:

• Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
• Education Studies (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
• Special Education Needs and Disability (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

The transferrable skills gained through the course will also support your employability and career progression across the education, childhood and SEND professional sector.

Entry Requirements

This course can be completed to help you meet the entry criteria for one of the following top up degrees:

• Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
• Education Studies (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
• Special Education Needs and Disability (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

If you are planning to complete this course to help to gain entry to one of these top up degree courses, you will require:

• Evidence of previous study at level 4 and 5 or equivalent in the fields of education, childhood or SEND, or equivalent experience

However, if you are planning to do this as a standalone course, you will need:

• Evidence of previous study at level 4 or equivalent in the area of education, childhood or SEND

Fees and Funding

• UK fee: £905 (2024/25)
• International fee: £905 (2024/25)

How to Apply

Please look at our application deadlines before you apply.

• Apply directly to the University.
• Documents to support your application:
  • Official photo identification such as a passport or driving licence
  • Copies of certificates and transcripts or a letter of testimony for previous qualifications

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• Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up) BA (Hons) (online)
• Education Studies (Top-Up) BA (Hons) (online)
• Special Educational Needs and Disability (Top-Up) BA (Hons) (online)