University of Hull

Founded in 1927, the University of Hull is one of the oldest universities in England and has a proud heritage of academic excellence.  Its beautiful campus combines historic red-brick, ivy-clad buildings and modern facilities – with an ongoing £300 million investment programme in its campus, teaching and learning, to ensure the best possible experience for students.  

Hull achieved Silver Award for Teaching Excellence Framework in 2018 and and was named in the top 50 UK institutions for research power by the Times Higher Education in 2014.   

Hull is incredibly proud to welcome students from more than 100 countries to the university – this diversity, and making people feel included, is part of who it is.  Added to this is international partners across the world, who form a hugely important part of its global Hull community.  Together, its international students go on to transform lives and positively impact society – whether that’s in the arts, business, politics, law, teaching, healthcare or science and engineering. 

And life-changing research of Hull is demonstrated through expertise in a range of global issues such as plastic pollution, low-carbon energy, social injustice and modern-day slavery, as well as helping more people survive cancer and pioneering the best end-of-life care.  Together, its building a fairer, brighter and carbon-neutral future for all. 

Programme Overview
Programme Introduction

This Education and Early Years programme establishes your knowledge of child development, health and diversity between 0 and 7 years. It emphasises the contribution of child-centred play-based approaches to learning. Employment options range from kindergarten teacher, manager or head teacher, community or family support work or supporting children with additional needs.

Module

Assessment

Essay, practical report, reflective portfolio, filmed / poster / oral presentation 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.