BA Early Learning and Childcare (Graduate Apprenticeship) at University of the West of Scotland

Entry requirements

Important Information: To apply for the Graduate Apprenticeship in Early Learning and Childcare Programme, you must be resident in Scotland before you start and meet SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland) eligibility criteria. Find out more on the SAAS eligibility and application process . All applicants must be in employment (for a minimum of 21 hours per week) in a role related to your course of study - in an early years setting. The premises you work in must also be located in Scotland. As part of your application, you will have to demonstrate that your employer supports your application. GAs are open to existing employees and new recruits. All applicants are considered on an individual basis. An offer of a place on the BA Early Learning and Childcare is also made on the basis that you possess: current membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme (which includes a criminal records check by Disclosure Scotland); Qualifications and experience; Experienced applicants can apply for admission based on Accreditation of Prior Learning / Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning in accordance with the University’s RPL guidelines - contact us for more information. Academic Requirements - Year 1; Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points); A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H4; International Baccalaureate: 24 points; Other Qualifications & Considerations; An appropriate National Qualification in Childhood Practice, or equivalent; An appropriate Modern Apprenticeship; 1 year of sector specific work experience at a level equivalent to the point of entry; Employment Requirements; All applicants must: be in employment (for a minimum of 21 hours per week) in an early years setting; have an employer commitment to provide a suitable workplace environment and to offer guidance and mentoring support to you and have an appointed work-based mentor throughout the duration of your studies; have the right to work in Scotland; be members of the PVG scheme; A Tripartite Partnership Agreement must be signed by the GA student, the employing organisation and UWS, prior to the commencement of the programme. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.