Early Years: (0-8) Pathway (FT) Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Course Overview - Early Years: (0-8) Pathway (FT) Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Are you passionate about the quality of education and care children receive? Do you aspire to have a positive impact on the quality of provision?
The Foundation Degree in Early Years is a new course designed to allow you to work while studying. It enables you to develop your professional knowledge, skills and attributes to enhance your career options in the early years sector.
The Foundation Degree in Early Years Part-Time course has two pathway options:
FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) pathway option is for students joining who have already met the requirements f...
Are you passionate about the quality of education and care children receive? Do you aspire to have a positive impact on the quality of provision?
The Foundation Degree in Early Years is a new course designed to allow you to work while studying. It enables you to develop your professional knowledge, skills and attributes to enhance your career options in the early years sector.
The Foundation Degree in Early Years Part-Time course has two pathway options:
FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) pathway option is for students joining who have already met the requirements for EYE (Level 3 full and relevant) and wish to extend their knowledge and professional practice.
FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) (Professional Practice) pathway option meets the requirements for Early Years Educator (EYE) (including 350 hours of practice in an Ofsted registered setting). This enables students to meet the “full and relevant” requirement for practice in an early years setting.
Course Information
2 option s available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Worcester
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A65-B05
Institution Code
H19
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Acceptable qualifications include a minimum of 1 A Level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, for example the CACHE Diploma or EdExcel BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
UCAS Tariff
32 UCAS points to include: a minimum of 1 A Level or Level 3 qualification; for example the CACHE Diploma or EdExcel BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
- Minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above - Evidence of Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy, for example Key Skills/Functional Skills at Level 2 or GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above on entry to the programme is desirable. Where a student does not already hold a level 2 in English and/or Maths qualification, they must present evidence of this before the end of Level 4 to remain on a FdA EY (0-8) (Professional Practice) pathway to achieve the ‘full and relevant’ status.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable qualifications include a minimum of 1 A Level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, for example the CACHE Diploma or EdExcel BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, EU | £8,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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