Children's Development and Learning

York College University Centre
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 1 Year Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

This course is aimed at practitioners who hold a relevant Level 3 qualification and have a minimum of two years vocational experience. It is aimed at those who are wanting to progress into a more supervisory role.

Tutors on the foundation degree in Children’s Development and Learning will work with you to ensure that you are able to develop the skills and competencies you need to progress in your chosen career. This is a specialist programme aimed at those working or seeking to work in roles associated with children aged 0 – 11 years in educational care settings and primary schools.

A satisfactory DBS and two years of relevant childcare experience is also required for entry on this course.

Successful completion of the FD Children’s Development and Learning will enable you to enrol on the BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development and Learning at York College University to convert your qualification into a full honours’ degree.

Modules

Level 4 Professional and Academic Competence Legal and Professional Aspects Promoting Inclusive Practice Learning and Development

Level 5 Children in Society Health and Well-being Social Policy and Childhood Education Children’s Play and Exploration

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 32 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
2461 Social workers
1172 Social services managers and directors
3231 Higher level teaching assistants
2319 Teaching professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
York
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies