Early Years: (0-8) Pathway (FT)

Heart of Worcestershire College
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Education

A-Level Entry

D

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

Are you passionate about the quality of education and care children receive? Do you aspire to have a positive impact on the quality of provision?

The Foundation Degree in Early Years is a new course designed to allow you to work while studying. It enables you to develop your professional knowledge, skills and attributes to enhance your career options in the early years sector.

The Foundation Degree in Early Years Part-Time course has two pathway options:

FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) pathway option is for students joining who have already met the requirements for EYE (Level 3 full and relevant) and wish to extend their knowledge and professional practice.

FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) (Professional Practice) pathway option meets the requirements for Early Years Educator (EYE) (including 350 hours of practice in an Ofsted registered setting). This enables students to meet the “full and relevant” requirement for practice in an early years setting.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades D
UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
BTEC PPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FdA

Location: Worcester

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FdA

Location: Redditch

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2319 Teaching professionals
3231 Higher level teaching assistants
2324 Early education and childcare services managers
2329 Other educational professionals n.e.c
6113 Educational support assistants

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Worcester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Education