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FdA Early Years

Key information

  • Entry requirements

    Standard entry requirements

    UCAS points A LevelBTEC
    48  Points to come from relevant a relevant qualification such as Level 3 CACHE certificate or significant relevant work experience, satisfactory reference, evidence of current DBS and interviewEquivalent qualifications including BTEC, IB and Access courses accepted

    Additional requirements

    GCSE: Grade 3/D in English Language and Mathematics

    At least one satisfactory reference from an employer or workplace manager (part-time applicants) or an employer, workplace manager or tutor (full-time applicants). You are also required to provide evidence of a current enhanced DBS.

    You will be required to attend a guidance interview for this programme.

    The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.

    UCAS points A LevelBTEC
    48  DDPPP

    Additional requirements

    GCSE: Grade 4 in English Language and 3 in Mathematics

    At least one satisfactory reference from an employer or workplace manager (part-time applicants) or an employer, workplace manager or tutor (full-time applicants). You are also required to provide evidence of a current enhanced DBS.

    You will be required to attend a guidance interview for this programme.

    The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.

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Why choose this course?

This Foundation Degree has been designed in full consultation with employers and is for those who already have some relevant experience on which to build.

Further Information

Find out more about the Foundation degree in Early Years and related Foundation degrees accredited by the University of Hertfordshire.

What's the course about?

If you've got experience in childcare and would like to build on this by gaining a qualification, our Foundation degree in Early Years is designed for you. It's been developed in full consultation with employers.

Progression routes

On successful completion of the Foundation Degree in Early Years, students are able to progress onto the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and BA (Hons) Education.

What will I study?

Students will be actively involved in a range of learning, teaching and assessment as part of the Foundation Degree in Early Years. Such active approaches aim to put students at the centre of their learning and they will be involved and engaged in all aspects of their assessment and learning. High expectations will be communicated to each student to promote a self-filling prophecy to perform to the highest standard.

Diversity of opportunity for students to demonstrate their talents and strengths will be provided across the programme. Hence, a variety of approaches to learning and teaching will be utilised to reflect the academic level, session content and outcomes.

  • Level 4
    Module Credits Compulsory/optional
    Perspectives on Early Years - OAK 30 Credits Compulsory
    Early Years policy and practice - OAK 30 Credits Compulsory
    Play and Learning - OAK 30 Credits Compulsory
    The Developing Child - OAK 30 Credits Compulsory
  • Level 5
    Module Credits Compulsory/optional
    SEND - OAK 30 Credits Compulsory
    Wellbeing - OAK 30 Credits Compulsory
    Leadership and Management - OAK 30 Credits Compulsory
    Collaborative practice - OAK 30 Credits Compulsory
  • What's next for my career?

    When you successfully complete this Foundation Degree, you'll be able to progress to the Final Year of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education course at the University of Hertfordshire. Alternatively, you may seek the opportunity to progress into employment - for example; management, advisory work, therapeutic service, community projects, social care and work with children and families. 

  • Further information - includes assessment method
    Course fact sheets
    Foundation Degree in Early Years - OAK Download
    Programme specifications
    Foundation Degree in Early Years - OAK Download
    Additional information

    Sandwich placement or study abroad year

    n/a

    Applications open to international and EU students

    		 No

    Course length
  • Part Time, 2 Years

    • Location
  • Oaklands College
  • How to apply?

    2023

    Start DateEnd Date Year Location Link
    15/09/202330/09/20241Oaklands CollegeApply online (Part Time)

    2024

    Start DateEnd Date Year Location Link
    15/09/202430/09/20251Oaklands CollegeApply online (Part Time)
  • Fees and funding

    Fees 2023

    UK Students

    Part time
    • £770 per 15 credits for the 2023/2024 academic year

    *Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

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    Read more about additional fees in the course fact sheet

    Other financial support

    Find out more about other financial support available to UK and EU students

    Living costs / accommodation

    The University of Hertfordshire offers a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.

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