Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

This course combines the knowledge, theory and practice you need to work in the early years sector. It is suitable for those aiming to work within early years, and for those already employed in sector looking for a formal qualification or to upskill. The course is approved by the Scottish Social Services Council as a suitable qualification for registration as a Child Development Officer.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 7. 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Two Highers at Grade C or above including English; OR
• NPA  or FA Social Services: Children & Young People plus 1 Higher; OR
• NC Level 6 Higher Early Education & Childcare; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

The units you'll cover include:

• Supporting our Youngest Children 0-3.
• Working with Children 3-6.
• Leadership Starts with Me.
• Support for Play Learning and Development.
• Graded Unit.
• Care in Contemporary Society.
• Health, Wellbeing and Safeguarding.

Placement

Students will undertake a minimum of 60 days placement within an early years setting throughout their HNC studies.

After the course

Careers

Possible progression to employment in private or public sector.

Continuing Study

Possible progression to:-

• HND Childhood Practice.
• BA Childhood Studies/Practice.

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods