University of Hull

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Programme Overview
Programme Introduction

The BEd (Hons) Education and Early Years programme is designed to enable and support students to become confident, competent and reflective practitioners working with children and families. Students will develop and transform their understanding of the values, theories, policy and practice which underpins working in the sector by developing their understanding of how children develop and learn.

Programme Aims
This programme aims to:

• ensure that students acquire and strengthen transferable academic skills which will establish them as reflective, critical and analytical graduates who are prepared to access and contribute to scholarly discourses in the early years field;
• provide an opportunity to develop key employability skills valued by employers; skills of leadership and teamwork, independent work, presentation; and an ability to articulate effectively in a variety of contexts; and
• prepare students for the employment market by ensuring that foundations are laid for entering graduate professions in the early years field.

Career Prospects
Graduates will leave their degree programme with the skills, knowledge and insight to thrive in the early years sector in HK or internationally. Employment options range from kindergarten teacher, manager or head teacher, community or family support work or supporting children with additional needs.

Programme Structure

The programme structure is as follows:

Assessment

The range and breadth of assessment are designed to enable students to practice, develop and evaluate a variety of subject-specific and general skills and qualities expected of a graduate, and also an increasing degree of independence and autonomy in their studies.

The assessment methods of the programme include assessed essays, practical reports, reflective portfolios, filmed / poster / oral presentations and dissertation.

Entry Requirements

• Graduates of VTC Higher Diploma in Child Care and Education; or
• Graduates of Higher Diploma or Associate Degree in a relevant subject which is taught and assessed in English and applicants with other qualifications will be considered by the University of Hull Academic Contact on a case-by-case basis.

English Proficiency Requirements

An English proficiency level at IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in each category) or equivalent*.

* Graduates of VTC Higher Diploma are exempted from the English proficiency requirements.