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Early Years and Childhood Studies

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Duration:
2 Years
Start date:
09/2024
Campus:
University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
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Course summary

Foundation degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies is an exciting programme enabling those working in early years to work towards graduate status. As these are employment-based learning courses, students will require the support of their employer to successfully complete the qualification. Students need a mentor in the workplace to support them with their studies. This course is designed with the child care practitioner in mind. It has been shaped to combine studying while working in a busy childcare setting.

For those students who successfully complete the Foundation degree, and who are interested in progressing their studies within the field of children's care and learning they can progress on to the BA (Hons) Children's Care Learning and Development. Future employment opportunities exist in schools, children's centres, playgroups, nurseries, social care and voluntary organisations.

Modules

Please see our website for module information.

Apply by
31 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:
X315
Institution code:
S82
Campus name:
University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
Campus Code:
L
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
31 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:
X315
Institution code:
S82
Campus name:
University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
Campus Code:
L

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

T Level - P

P (C or above on the core).

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£8220Year 1
Northern Ireland£8220Year 1
Scotland£8220Year 1
Wales£8220Year 1
Channel Islands£8220Year 1
EU£14610Year 1
International£14610Year 1
Republic of Ireland£14610Year 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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