Programme Specifications

Childhood Studies

1 : Awarding Institution / Body

Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University

Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)

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3a : Programme accredited by

Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by

Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award

Foundation Degree in Arts

5 : Programme title

Childhood Studies

6 : UCAS code

X321

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark

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8 : Date of publication

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9 : Educational aims of the programme

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10 : Intended learning outcomes

Information provided by School of Education:

10.1 : Knowledge and understanding

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10.2 : Skills and other attributes

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10.3 : Transferable/Key skills

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11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards

FDA Childhood Studies [X321]

Academic Year: 2023/2024Foundation Degree scheme - available from 2017/2018

Duration (studying Full-Time): 2 years

Part 1 Rules

Year 1 Core (120 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1

ED10120

Policies and Issues in Education

ED13620

Key Skills for University

ED14520

Children's Development and Learning

Semester 2

ED13720

Play and Learning:Theory and Practice

ED14320

Language Development

ED14420

Partnerships in Principle and Practice

Part 2 Rules

Year 2 Core (120 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1

ED20120

Psychology of Learning and Thinking

ED20220

Literacy in Young Children

ED20600

Working with Children

ED24320

Safeguarding and Professional Practice

Semester 2

ED20320

Research Methods

ED20620

Working with Children

ED20820

Making Sense of the Curriculum

12 : Support for students and their learning

Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.

13 : Entry Requirements

Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning

All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment

Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners

External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards

The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.