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Early Childhood Studies

Course details
  • Foundation Degree in Arts
  • 2 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Norfolk House
Awarded by:
University of East Anglia

Course summary

The foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies is current and responsive to the needs of the sector focusing on ages 0 to eight years.

Interwoven with threads of theory, practice and professional development, this course will provide you with a solid foundation on which to scaffold your future, developing opportunities to access multiple pathways in the sector.

On this FdA Early Childhood studies course you will develop your skills through teaching and learning strategies which include:

  • Lectures

  • Group work

  • Presentations

  • Practical sessions

  • Work-based learning

  • Projects

  • Seminars

providing you with opportunities for personalised support, tailored discussions and with the benefits of small groups.

A minimum of 700 hours of professional practice is a requirement of this programme. This can be either voluntary or paid and we can support you to find a suitable placement. We have strong partnerships with students' workplaces, which allows you to embed theory into practice, while developing your professional and employability skills.

If you have any specific questions, please contact: Alex Guy - HE Curriculum Lead - alexander.guy@ccn.ac.uk

The honours degrees and foundation degrees offered at City College Norwich are awarded by the University of East Anglia (UEA) with whom we enjoy Associate College Status. This partnership means that you will graduate with a UEA degree and be able to access facilities at the UEA while you are studying with us.

Modules

Assessment method

A key principle of the course is the development of transferable employability skills and attributes. This is achieved through the range of innovative teaching, formative and summative assessment methods employed by the teaching team, including: group presentation, reflective journal, placement visit and reflection, portfolio report, poster presentation, presentations, essays, professional discussion and exam.

How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
L520
Institution code:
C54
Campus name:
Norfolk House

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 64

Our typical offer is 64 UCAS tariff points.

UCAS points from A Levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced levels, BTEC diplomas, City and Guilds diplomas, Open University credits in lieu of A levels, Access to HE Diplomas, and T Levels are accepted.

We will also accept applications from students who have passed, or are predicted to gain a pass grade in the following specific course programmes:-
T Level: Education and Early Years (Assisting Teaching) L3
T Level: Education and Early Years (Early Years Educator) L3
BTEC Health & Social Care Extended Diploma Level 3
Access to Higher Education: Childhood Studies

or who have successfully completed one of the following apprenticeships:
Early Educator Apprenticeship Standard L3
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3

A minimum of 700 hours of professional practice is a requirement of this programme. This can be either voluntary or paid and we can support you to find a suitable placement. We have strong partnerships with students' workplaces, which allows you to embed theory into practice, while developing your professional and employability skills.

Applicants over 21 years of age, who do not have relevant UCAS points, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis but should demonstrate evidence of an appropriate qualification, experience in the field or a strong interest.

AP(C/E)L & RPEL may be considered for non-standard entry.

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in - English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading); the required minimum is IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice Shop for advice and guidance.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components.

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading).

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We want to encourage and support students from a diverse range of backgrounds to access Higher Education at City College Norwich. We therefore consider a range of circumstances that may have impacted an applicant's prior attainment and offer a reduction in our standard offer for applicants who meet one or more of our eligibility criteria (see the link for further details)

Learn more on the City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9535*
Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & International£15052*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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