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Foundation Degree in Early Years Childhood Studies

Course details
  • FdA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 16/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site: Wood Street - High Barnet Campus
Awarded by:
University of Greater Manchester

Course summary

FdA (Hons) Early Years Childhood Studies Degree is aimed at students wishing to develop their understanding of the theory and practice of early childhood.

The course will help develop skills vital for successful career in this expanding sector of Early Years Education.

The units your will study include: Study Skills and Personal Development Planning; Facilitating Children’s Learning; The Developing Child; Inclusive Practice; Learning in the Digital Age; Social Policy or Early Years; Safeguarding Children; Research Perspectives; Independent Research Project; Developing Reflective Practice and Creating Positive Learning Experiences for Children.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

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:
CS01
Institution code:
B08
Campus name:
Main Site: Wood Street - High Barnet Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Contact the College directly for more Information

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

You should have a minimum of one GCE A2-level pass (or equivalent) in a relevant child care related subject

A level - Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP

Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP

English language requirements

You will need to have GCSE English at level 4 or above (or English level 2 equivalent). If English is not your first language you will need to complete a Secure English Language Test at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£5999Year 1
Northern Ireland£5999Year 1
Scotland£5999Year 1
Wales£5999Year 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.

Additional fee information

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