Early Years (0-8) (Professional Practice) Foundation Degree (HTQ)

University of Worcester
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Education

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

Overview

The Early Years (0-8) Foundation Degree is a new and innovative course for people who are working, or who aspire to work, in the Early Years sector. It is designed to fit around your needs and if you find it difficult to attend regular classes, but would like to develop your skills, then this is the course for you.

Throughout the degree, you will be offered the opportunity to develop the appropriate professional attributes, knowledge and understanding required for the care and education of children within national and international contexts. This interconnected approach is reflected in a range of assignments designed to encourage you to consider a variety of perspectives and the development of critical skills in relation to theory applied to practice.

Pathway options

This foundation degree is designed to be flexible, dependent on your career aspirations and you are given a choice of pathways:

  • Early Years (0-8) (Professional Practice) pathway. This pathway has 'Full and Relevant' status with the DfE and allows you to meet the Early Years Educator (EYE) standards and achieve 'Full and Relevant' status by the end of your course. This is important to employers as it lets them count you in EYFS staff:child ratios at level 3.

  • Early Years (0-8) pathway. This is the best pathway for those who already have a 'Full and Relevant' level 3 qualification. It enables you to further develop your professional practice within early years or to progress to a teaching career.

    Key features

  • 96% of students in work or undertaking further study upon completion of their degree

  • Enhancement of your academic and professional development whilst you work

  • Provides theoretical insights on your professional practice and develop your leadership potential

  • The professional practice pathway has 'Full and Relevant' status with the Department for Education

  • Choose to study full or part-time at one of our partner colleges at a range of locations throughout the region

  • Early Years conference in February

  • Opportunity to progress to a BA Top-up degree and to Early Years Teaching

    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: FdA

    Location: Birmingham

    Blended learning (full-time)

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: FdA

    Location: Worcester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: FdA

    Location: Taunton

    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

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    UCAS Points

    104 points

    Avg. Salary

    £22,000

    Course Details

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

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    University of Worcester

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