Early Years Care and Education

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Education

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Overview If you currently work with young children in an educational setting, have a level 3 qualification (such as a relevant Early Years NVQ), and you're looking to develop your career to university-level, this Foundation degree (FdA) in Early Years Care and Education will give you the professional recognition you need.

You’ll work with early years professionals to gain skills and knowledge that’ll serve you in helping young children realise their potential through fun, excitement and play.

You’ll be a student of the University of Portsmouth, so you’ll have access to all of our facilities and support.

After the course, you'll be ready to take the next step in your career as an early years professional. You could also go on to do a Bachelor's degree such as our BA (Hons) Education Studies or use your Foundation degree to do training that leads to Qualified Teacher Status such as Early Years Teacher Training.

  • Build your expertise as an early years professional by exploring theories and contemporary issues within education, such as curriculum planning, safeguarding and cognitive and language development

  • Learn in supportive study groups, alongside other early years professionals from different backgrounds, and discover practical ways to put your new knowledge and skills to work

  • Be taught by expert staff with extensive experience, using dynamic and relevant teaching methods to help you get the most out of your studies

  • Study full-time at Isle of Wight College

  • Have the option to begin the course in year 2 if you already have sufficient experience or qualifications (assessed on an individual basis)

    Endorsed by: The Foundation Degree in Early Years Care and Education has been validated by SEFDEY (Sector Endorsed Foundation Degrees in Early Years Professional Association) as meeting the criteria for Sector-Endorsement.

    Careers and opportunities This Early Years Care and Education Foundation degree (FdA) will enable you to progress in your existing career as an early years practitioner, opening up opportunities across the education sector that help shape children's younger formative years or to go on to further study, such as teacher training.

    What can you do with an early years care and education foundation degree? Once you graduate, you'll be ready to take on roles in areas such as:

  • teaching assistance

  • learning support assistance

  • nursery management

  • childcare development

    You could also progress to a relevant Bachelor's top-up degree, such as BA (Hons) Education Studies (Top-Up). Following this top-up course, you could go on to do teacher training through PGCE, SCITT or Early Years Initial Teacher Training programmes.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: FdA

    Location: Newport

    Avg. Salary: £23,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: FdA

    Location: Portsmouth

    Avg. Salary: £23,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: FdA

    Location: Fareham

    Avg. Salary: £23,000

    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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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Newport
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Education
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000

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    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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