Early Years (0-8) Foundation Degree
The Early Years (0-8 years) Foundation Degree is a new and innovative course for people who are working, or who aspire to work, in the Early Years sector. This Foundation Degree is suitable for individuals who want to develop their professional practice to take on leadership and management roles within Early Years Education.
Throughout the degree, you will be offered the opportunity to develop the appropriate professional attributes, knowledge and understanding required for the care and education of children within national and international contexts. This interconnected approach is reflected in a range of assignments designed to encourage you to consider a variety of perspectives and the development of critical skills in relation to theory applied to practice.
A recording of a ‘Coffee and Chat’ session will introduce you to the Foundation degree, and give you the opportunity to hear from current students and find out more about working in the field of Early Years.
*This course is subject to approval.
Course Content
Our courses are informed by research and current developments in the discipline and feedback from students, external examiners and employers. Modules do therefore change periodically in the interests of keeping the course relevant and reflecting best practice. The most up-to-date information will be available to you once you have accepted a place and registered for the course. If there are insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, this might not be offered, but we will advise you as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative.
Our courses are informed by research and current developments in the discipline and feedback from students, external examiners and employers. Modules do therefore change periodically in the interests of keeping the course relevant and reflecting best practice. The most up-to-date information will be available to you once you have accepted a place and registered for the course.
Key Features
- 96% of students in work or undertaking further study upon completion of their degree
- Enhancement of your academic and professional development whilst you work
- Provides theoretical insights on your professional practice and develop your leadership potential
- The professional practice pathway has ‘Full and Relevant’ status with the Department for Education
- Choose to study full or part-time at one of our partner colleges at a range of locations throughout the region
- Early Years conference in February
- Opportunity to progress to a BA Top-up degree and to Early Years Teaching
- To find about School Summers abroad, please contact the course team.
Entry Requirements
32 UCAS tariff points
- Minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above
- All entrants have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (formerly grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. Alternatively, we offer an equivalency test if you don’t have the required GCSE grade or Level 2 equivalent to apply for the FdA Early Years (UCAS Code X312)
- Where a student does not already hold a GCSE or level 2 qualification equivalent in English and/or Maths qualification, they must present evidence of this before the end of Level 4 to remain on the FdA EY (0-8) (Professional Practice) pathway (UCAS code X313) to achieve the DfE ‘full and relevant’ status. The DfE have a published list of acceptable Level 2 qualifications
- Acceptable qualifications include a minimum of 1 A Level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, for example the CACHE Diploma or EdExcel BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
- Through our non-standard entry route we welcome applications from experienced and mature practitioners who do not have the above qualifications
Other information:
A current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) is required.
You will also be subject to the usual prohibition list and criminal record checks.
If you have lived, studied or worked overseas for three months or more in the last five years a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country of residence will be required. Further information and guidance associated with additional costs are available from the Home office.
T Levels may be used to meet the entry tariff requirements for this course.
Fees for Funding
Full-time tuition fees:
The standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the 2024/25 academic year is £9,250 per year
Part-time tuition fees:
The standard tuition fee for part-time UK students registering on this foundation degree in the academic year 2023/24 is £1,156 per 15 credit module and £2,313 per 30 credit module.
Additional costs:
Students must have a current Enhanced DBS to be able to work in practice. The cost and process of an application can be found on the government website. Students will need to apply for a new one if they are not already signed up to the DBS update service.
Every course has day-to-day costs for essential books, stationery, printing and photocopying.
Travel costs for placements vary depending on the location of school or setting and your mode of transport.
Travel costs may be incurred for partnership students attending induction and the annual conference at the University.
Finance:
All eligible students should be entitled to a student loan to cover the cost of their fees. Find out more about student finance.
How to Apply
For Further information visit: Early Years (0-8) Foundation Degree – University Of Worcester