Childhood Development

About this programme

This Foundation Year will help you to build your confidence and lay the foundations for you to successfully complete a full degree in Childhood Development. Build academic confidence and core study skills while developing a strong foundation in childhood development, preparing you to progress onto the full degree and future work with children and families. The Foundation Year in Childhood Development forms part of an integrated four-year degree programme and is designed for students who do not currently meet the admissions criteria for direct entry onto the BSc Childhood Development course. Develop a range of skills and qualities that will enrich your learning in year one of the degree and beyond. Students are taught by supportive and dedicated academics with connections with a range of external partners and relevant industry experience. Students on the degree can undertake work placements and complete additional qualifications through our Psychology Plus scheme. Our students have access to a purpose-built Psychology laboratory and gain valuable hands-on experience at our on-campus Early Intervention Clinic. Across the Foundation Year, you’ll build academic confidence, explore childhood and development, develop research skills, and apply your learning through practical projects, preparing you for progression into undergraduate study. For details of the modules you will study after successful completion of the Foundation Year, please see the main course page . This module helps you develop academic, personal and professional skills for university study. You’ll refle