Early Childhood Studies - Foundation Degree
Course Type
Higher Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
Start & End Date
14 September 2026
4 June 2028
Interview Required?
No
The Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies will provide you with the opportunity to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of early years and related issues, enabling you to become a competent and well qualified Early Years Practitioner. It will also give you a nationally recognised qualification and evidence of your ability to work in the Early Years sector. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to progress to year 2 of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies course at Stranmillis University College.
This course is validated by Queen's University Belfast and quality assured by Stranmillis University College.
This course's fees are to be confirmed.
Payment of fees must be arranged prior to course commencement. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to your online Prospect account.
Higher Education Payment
Higher Education Full-Time Students Options for Payment of Fees
Option 1: Payment by Student Loan
You may apply to Student Loans Company for a Tuition Fee Loan for payment of your fees. You can apply online or download an application form from the Student Finance website www.studentfinance.co.uk.
It is advisable to apply as early as possible. The College requires a copy of the letter you receive from Student Loans Company confirming that you will be receiving a Tuition Fee Loan.
Option 2: You do not require a Student Loan
a) Fees may be paid in full by cash, cheque or credit/debit card.
OR
b) Fees may be paid in instalments by direct debit. This means that you will be required to pay a 25% deposit. Up to three subsequent payments will typically be collected from your bank account by direct debit on 1 November 2023, 1 December 2023 and 2 January 2024.
Additional Mandatory Costs for Higher Education courses
Additional mandatory costs are essential expenses which are required in order to complete your course. These costs are separate from, and in addition to, any course tuition fees. Most courses do not have any additional mandatory costs. Examples of additional mandatory costs includes trips which are included as a component of your course, essential textbooks which are not available from our learning resource centres, essential equipment which is not provided by the College, professional memberships which are linked directly to the course.
These costs do not include stationery materials or items which a student may choose to purchase, personal computer equipment or software or additional textbooks or journals, memberships of professional bodies not essential for your course. Many students will choose to purchase their own equipment and materials during their course, these are not mandatory costs. For most courses, equipment and materials will be provided by the College.
Financial Support and Funding
All full-time Higher Education students may be eligible for a Northern Regional College Bursary up to £250 per academic year, subject to assessment. Find out further information on what financial support such as scholarships, grants etc is available to help you when studying a course.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
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The Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies will provide you with the opportunity to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of early years and related issues, enabling you to become a competent and well qualified Early Years Practitioner. It will also give you a nationally recognised qualification and evidence of your ability to work in the Early Years sector. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to progress to year 2 of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies course at Stranmillis University College.
This course is validated by Queen's University Belfast and quality assured by Stranmillis University College.
Course Fees
This course's fees are to be confirmed.
Payment of fees must be arranged prior to course commencement. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to your online Prospect account.
Higher Education Payment
Higher Education Full-Time Students Options for Payment of Fees
Option 1: Payment by Student Loan
You may apply to Student Loans Company for a Tuition Fee Loan for payment of your fees. You can apply online or download an application form from the Student Finance website www.studentfinance.co.uk.
It is advisable to apply as early as possible. The College requires a copy of the letter you receive from Student Loans Company confirming that you will be receiving a Tuition Fee Loan.
Option 2: You do not require a Student Loan
a) Fees may be paid in full by cash, cheque or credit/debit card.
OR
b) Fees may be paid in instalments by direct debit. This means that you will be required to pay a 25% deposit. Up to three subsequent payments will typically be collected from your bank account by direct debit on 1 November 2023, 1 December 2023 and 2 January 2024.
Additional Mandatory Costs for Higher Education courses
Additional mandatory costs are essential expenses which are required in order to complete your course. These costs are separate from, and in addition to, any course tuition fees. Most courses do not have any additional mandatory costs. Examples of additional mandatory costs includes trips which are included as a component of your course, essential textbooks which are not available from our learning resource centres, essential equipment which is not provided by the College, professional memberships which are linked directly to the course.
These costs do not include stationery materials or items which a student may choose to purchase, personal computer equipment or software or additional textbooks or journals, memberships of professional bodies not essential for your course. Many students will choose to purchase their own equipment and materials during their course, these are not mandatory costs. For most courses, equipment and materials will be provided by the College.
Financial Support and Funding
All full-time Higher Education students may be eligible for a Northern Regional College Bursary up to £250 per academic year, subject to assessment. Find out further information on what financial support such as scholarships, grants etc is available to help you when studying a course.
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