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Early Childhood Studies (FdA)

University of Roehampton

Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Why this course?

  • We are ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Childhood and Youth Studies (National Student Survey 2024)

  • Over 90% student satisfaction in London for Childhood and Youth Studies

  • Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025)

    About this course:

    A practice-based foundation programme exploring the holistic development of young children, the shaping of their future well-being, and their learning outcomes. Get the specialist skills you need to tackle issues facing young children with teaching informed by the works of Friedrich Froebel.

    Skills: On this degree, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates.

  • Developing knowledge, skills, and confidence to act as an advocate for babies, young children, their families and communities

  • Understanding policy and practice and learning to engage in critical inquiry and problem solving around key issues in the field

    Career opportunities: Many graduates take on roles in the education sector including:

  • Education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management) *

  • A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community

  • A children’s charity undertaking policy and research, in community support, welfare or housing

  • An NGO or central or local government department

    *This is an academic degree – further study may be needed to gain professional qualifications. If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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

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    Course Details

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

    Offered by

    University of Roehampton

    Wandsworth

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