Pathway Articulation
Through Asian International College of Singapore, which is an affiliated college of DIKA.
BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS)
EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY, UK.
Partner university of Asian International College of Singapore, which is an affiliated college of DIKA.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Early Childhood Studies (BA ECS) degree programme is designed to enable and equip students to become confident, competent and reflective practitioners in the early years field. The degree provides opportunities to develop key employability skills valued by employers.
- skills of teamwork
- independent work
- presentation
- role play and
- an ability to articulate effectively in a variety of contexts.
The programme goes beyond preparing students for the early childhood education workforce. It is our belief that students should explore wider issues regarding the holistic nature of early childhood studies, including health and well-being of young children. DIKA undergraduate students and early years professionals seeking to acquire transferable academic skills and career progression can benefit from this articulation programme offered by partner universities.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
OBJECTIVES
LEARNING OUTCOMES
REQUIREMENT FOR AWARD
DELIVERY MODE & ASSESSMENT
OBJECTIVES
The aims of the early childhood education programme are to: Enable students to become confident, well-educated and reflective early years practitioners with the skills to respond to developments in the field of early childhood studies;
- Develop student’s intellectual capabilities specifically related to early childhood and early childhood education;
- Enable the development of critical reasoning and analytical skills in relation to philosophical, sociological, historical, cultural, and psychological concepts within the context of early childhood and early childhood education;
- Equip students with skills, knowledge and understanding of how theory relating to early childhood development and learning influences and informs current early years provision;
- Incorporate theoretical principles and knowledge of leadership, working with other professionals; working with families to meet needs of young children;
- Prepare students for their professional development and post graduate career choices.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify and reflect on how young children develop and learn, and be able to articulate the theoretical concepts which underpin and influence decisions regarding provision for young children and their families; from which students can formulate and articulate their own personal, professional philosophy;
- Be cognisant with, and evaluate factors that affect and impact on children and their families within today’s multi-cultural society;
- Appraise and analyse contemporary early years issues both nationally and internationally;
- Recognise and demonstrate skills required to work both independently and as part of a team in a personal and professional context; valuing the work of other professionals in the early years field.
REQUIREMENT FOR AWARD
The final award is classified as follows:
> First Class an average mark of 70% or above
> Second Class Division 1 an average mark of 60% or above but below 70%
> Second Class Division 2 an average mark of 50% or above but below 60%
> Third Class an average mark of 40% or above but below 50%
The award of BA in Early Childhood Studies will be awarded if you gain a minimum of 300 credits with at least 60 at level 6.
* The award of Bachelor’s Degree with Honours will be made if you satisfy the requirements for the award.
* The award is governed by a Standard Undergraduate Regulations (SUAR) and in order to achieve the honours degree you must gain 360 credits. Each module carries a specified number of credits and the course is designed to give you 120 credits at each level of study.
DELIVERY MODE & ASSESSMENT
The course is delivered through a synchronous online session, which includes small group discussions and directed tasks/individual study.
The close links between teaching, learning and assessment will be emphasised throughout the course.
The development of a variety of assessment tasks integrated with the learning and teaching programme will ensure that you are given relevant and meaningful activities with specific outcomes.
Many of your assessments will expect you to draw on your experience and work in placements.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
- Career-changers
- Early Childhood Educators
- Childcare Entrepreneurs
- Caregivers
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY, UK.
Birmingham City University was established according to the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 as University of Central England in Birmingham approved by the Privy Council on 16 June 1992. The university was renamed on 01 October 2007 as Birmingham City University.
In “The Guardian University Guide”, a prominent national league table, Birmingham City University is ranked 29th of 77 institutions in the ‘Education’ subject area.
The university has a large number of Collaborative Partnerships overseas mainly in the following countries – China, Malaysia, India, the Middle East, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong.
Other Rankings, Accreditations and Membership:
- Ranked Top 90 in the Guardian University League Table (2016)
- Member of AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
- Member of The Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS)
- Member of European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)
- Member of Universities United Kingdom (UUK)
- Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the Marketing Related Programme
- Listed Center by CIPD to provide Human Resource Management related degree programme
- Approved institute by Joint Academic Stage Board offering Qualifying Law Degree
- Recognised by Bar Council of India
- Authorised Legal Practice Course Provider by Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
For more information, visit the Birmingham City University Website.
DESIGNED FOR DEDICATED EDUCATORS
At DIKA College, our visionaries always strive for excellence. Our purpose is to equip like-minded individuals with the necessary tools and knowledge for a rapidly changing industry.
Together, we aspire towards making a positive impact in the lives of young hearts by nurturing and shaping young minds.
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