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Course summary
The Foundation Degree in Arts in Early Years & Primary Practice (FdA EYPP) is an employment related higher education qualification which offers students/practitioners a mix of work-related specialist skills and academic study. The course provides students/practitioners with an opportunity to enhance
their knowledge and understanding of theoretical ideas associated with the care, learning and development of young children. It develops the values and beliefs necessary for those working in the Early and Primary Years with the essential knowledge and understanding of regulatory and legislative frameworks.
The FdA EYPP associates closely with practice and so students/practitioners can apply theory to their own practice/practice situations. The underlying theme of the FdA EYPP course is based on an informed approach to the academic study of early and primary childhood and focuses on facilitating professional development through the process of reflection.
As a practice-based learning course, students/practitioners will be required to be in practice (paid or voluntary) for 12 hours per week as a full-time student/practitioner (6 hours part time) to successfully complete the qualification.
The course can be undertaken as full time by applying via UCAS. Part time or distance learning by applying via our website.
Upon successful completion of the FdA EYPP degree, students/practitioners have the opportunity to progress on to the BA (Hons) Early Learning (progression route) course, many students/practitioners will undertake this pathway into a Primary teaching role.
This course is also offered online.
Modules
Please see our website for module information.
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X313
- Institution code:
- S82
- Campus name:
- University of Suffolk
- Campus Code:
- I
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X313
- Institution code:
- S82
- Campus name:
- University of Suffolk
- Campus Code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above.
T Level - P
P (C or above on the core).
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8220 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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