Early Childhood Education and Care Foundation Degree

University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Whether experienced in the early years sector or not, if you are committed to making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families, this Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care is the perfect underpinning for your career. The programme has been developed to link closely with placement/work experiences and extensive research has been conducted to inform the design and delivery of the programme.

Teaching and Whether experienced in the early years sector or not, if you are committed to making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families, this Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care is the perfect underpinning for your career. The programme has been developed to link closely with placement/work experiences and extensive research has been conducted to inform the design and delivery of the programme.

Progression Opportunities This Foundation Degree will open up a variety of career paths and can lead to employment in family support and projects working in a range of early years settings including children’s centre worker, home/school liaison officer, early years practitioner or a role within a primary school. A top-up year is available for students who complete the Foundation Degree to achieve a Level 6 BA (Hons) Degree.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 64 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
2319 Teaching professionals
2461 Social workers
3231 Higher level teaching assistants
1172 Social services managers and directors

Course Details

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