Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 2 years

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

This qualification is suitable if you hold an HNC Childhood Practice (15 Credit) practitioner qualification as specified by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). The Higher National Diploma in Childhood Practice at SCQF level 8 covers areas such as enhanced professional practice, leadership and team working, integrated and collaborative working, policy to practice, and pedagogical approaches. It builds on the knowledge and skills of the Higher National Certificate.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• HNC Childhood Practice OR
• HNC Early Education & Childcare.

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

You will study various subjects including:-

• Enhanced Professional Practice.
• Leadership & Team Working. 
• Integrated & Collaborative Working.
• Policy to Practice.
• Pedagogical Approaches.
• Graded Unit 2. 
• Sociology of Childhood. 
• Supporting and Managing the Protection of Individuals.
• Two SVQ units.

After the course

Careers

Work in the Early Years sector.

Continuing Study

Possible progression to University BA Childhood Studies.

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods