
Early Childhood Development and Learning HND
Course Overview - Early Childhood Development and Learning HND
Being involved in the educational and personal growth of children can offer a highly fulfilling profession. This course specifically concentrates on children aged 0-8, with the goal of equipping you to make a valuable contribution to early childhood development.
You’ll be introduced to the key concepts and principles of childhood development and learning with the expectation of gaining an understanding of factors that impact upon learning and development, from both individual needs to environmental influences, for children between the ages of 0 to 8 years.
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Being involved in the educational and personal growth of children can offer a highly fulfilling profession. This course specifically concentrates on children aged 0-8, with the goal of equipping you to make a valuable contribution to early childhood development.<br/><br/>You’ll be introduced to the key concepts and principles of childhood development and learning with the expectation of gaining an understanding of factors that impact upon learning and development, from both individual needs to environmental influences, for children between the ages of 0 to 8 years.<br/><br/>Critical appraisal of childhood perception is explored as is the analysis of the role of statutory guidance for early years practice and legislation.<br/><br/>This Higher National Diploma (HND) follows the curriculum for Years 1 and 2 of the Early Childhood Development and Learning BA (Hons) degree course.<br/><br/>For the most up-to-date information about course content, part-time study or our additional academic support, please visit our website.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
CU Coventry
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X301
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
M:15
The Access to HE Diploma to include 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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