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Early Childhood Studies (0-8 years)

  • FdA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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New College, Durham
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Course options

2026-2027
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Course summary

This early childhood studies foundation degree provides a challenging, broad-based, employability led curriculum relevant to the holistic needs of early years and education professionals. Gain a socio-ecological understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of early childhood, to enable you to comprehend and evaluate pedagogical approaches to professional early years practice.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • FdA • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 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:
4S6G
Institution code:
N28
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
4S6G
Institution code:
N28
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 32 points

Standard entry criteria:
At least four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including maths and English (Science if progressing to teaching) or appropriate key skills or Functional Skills at Level 2.
Relevant Level 3 qualification, T-Level or A-Levels
Non-native English-speaking students need to have an English language ability to IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Minimum of 32 UCAS points.
Satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check in line with college policy.
Two supportive references, which includes an academic reference.
Specific to the full-time programme - a supportive letter or email from the host placement. Agreement to support you and provide a critical friend at the start of the programme. You are expected to source your choice of organisation, however, the programme team can direct you to appropriate organisations as required.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 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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