Childcare and Development Higher

What is special about this course?

You will explore various aspects of development through the ages from birth to 12 years. 

 

A maximum of two SQA Higher and National subjects can be studied with UHI Inverness in one academic year.

Entry requirements

  • We welcome applicants with alternative work-based qualifications or experience. Please provide further details on your application form.
  • These courses are challenging and require the ability to study independently. Applicants should identify the reason for studying their chosen subject in their course application.

The Higher is made up of three units including:

  • Child development, which looks in detail at the various aspects of development from pre-birth to adolescence;
  • Child development theory, which explores the key theories underpinning knowledge of child development;
  • Services for children and young people, which explores the range of support available to both children and professionals within the early learning and childcare sector.

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time

Various methods of teaching are used including case studies and DVDs. 

How long will my course last?

1 Year

Where can I study my course?

    • Beechwood Campus

Start date

August

Fees

Fee information for part time Further Education courses

A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our Fee Waiver Policy to see if you are eligible.

Scottish students

Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

2023-24

2024-25

Part-time (per single Higher)

£360

£371

Rest of UK and International students 

Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

2024-25

Part-time (per single Higher)

£1,499

Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

 

Funding

If you wish to study part time there is a cost of approximately £382 per subject. Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver.

Funding - Tuition fees (uhi.ac.uk)

What can I do on completion of my course?

Further study in early education and childcare depending on individual's qualifications and experience.

Is there more information available online?

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If you wish to study this subject individually or part time with one other there is a cost of approximately £382 per subject. Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver.

Funding - Tuition fees (uhi.ac.uk)

Please note that places are limited and some applications may be placed on a waiting list. We will inform you if this is the case.

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Inverness. UHI Inverness operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.