Early Childhood Studies (Foundation)
Stranmillis University CollegeEarly Childhood Studies (Foundation) FD is an undergraduate degree at Stranmillis University College, based in Newtownards, taught full-time over 2 years. Typical A-level entry is CC.
A-Level Entry
CC
Typical offer · UCAS
About this course
The Early Childhood Studies programme focuses on the key theories, concepts and application of working practices with children in the age range 0 to 8 years. Academic modules include:
Child Development, Learning Through Play, The Acquisition of Language and Communication Skills, Safeguarding Children, Developing Skills and Strategies for Managing Children's Behaviour, Working With Children with Additional Needs and Science and Technology in the Early Years. A varied programme of professional placements complements and supports your classroom learning.
The course is delivered by the Regional Colleges and can be studied full-time (2 years) or part-time (3 years) depending on location. Graduates who achieve the desired standard may be eligible for articulation to Year 2 of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree [full-time or part-time]. For further information contact your nearest Regional College.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 7 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: FD
Location: Newtownards
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: FD
Location: Newtownabbey
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: FD
Location: Derry-Londonderry
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: FD
Location: Omagh
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: FD
Location: Newry
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: FD
Location: Belfast
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: FD
Location: Ballymena
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Foundation Degree - FD
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Newtownards
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Social work, childhood, and youth studies
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ