BA (Hons) Early Years Development and Learning and Norland Diploma - 2022 entry
Why choose Norland
At Norland, you’ll study two distinct early years qualifications
Please note, this degree and diploma programme is for students enrolling in September 2022 only. Students enrolling from September 2023 will study our new degree and diploma programme, subject to validation. Visit our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care webpage for further information.
Our award-winning training uniquely blends academic theory with practice to ensure you graduate fully qualified from Norland with extensive early years knowledge, practical skills and a wealth of hands-on experience in a wide range of early years settings.
You’ll study two distinct and fully integrated qualifications. Our BA (Hons) degree is a three-year full-time undergraduate early years degree course. You’ll be taught by lecturers with a passion for the early years and considerable professional and academic experience.
Running alongside the degree and for a fourth year following completion of the degree is the prestigious Norland diploma. This qualification will prepare you for all the practical aspects of the care and development of young children as well as critical professional and life skills. The final module of the diploma is the Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN) year, a 12-month probationary nanny post in paid full-time employment that we find for you and support you throughout.
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Course details
Duration
3 years full-time
Plus 1 year in full-time salaried employment as a Newly Qualified Nanny to complete the Norland Diploma
Start date
September 2022
Course level
Undergraduate
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Early Years Development and Learning and Norland Diploma
UCAS institution code
N52
UCAS course code
X310
UCAS points
96 (September 2022 entry)
World-famous exceptional early years training
Degree and diploma modules uniquely blend theory and practice
Learn to apply theory to practice through blended degree and diploma modules that ensure you are perfectly prepared.
View modulesComprehensive training and extensive learning opportunities
Benefit from comprehensive training, small class sizes and a range of learning techniques designed to help you succeed.
View teaching methodsA welcoming, close-knit and nurturing environment in Bath
You’ll experience exceptional teaching and support, small class sizes and a top university student experience.
View supportA wealth of placement experience in multiple settings
Experience the real world with hands-on placements with families and at hospitals, schools and nurseries.
View placementsWhat will I study?
Our early years undergraduate degree and diploma modules are fully integrated to enable you to apply early years theory to practice and build your confidence through a wealth of hands-on experience in a range of early years settings. Each of the three years at Norland is divided into three trimesters with your time split between placement and study.
In your third and final year at Norland, you’ll also be required to complete a dissertation on an early years topic of your choice. During the summer trimester of the third year, we focus on teaching you skills which will be relevant to your future employment. Read our blog written by third-year students on their employment weeks at the end of their degree training.
The final module of the Diploma is the Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN) year, a 12-month probationary nanny post in paid full-time employment. No tuition fees are due in this final, fourth year of training.
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