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Early Years & Primary Practice FdA

University of Suffolk

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UCAS CODE: X313

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

  • Location

    University of Suffolk

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

The Foundation Degree in Arts in Early Years & Primary Practice (FdA EYPP) is an employment related higher education qualification which offers students/practitioners a mix of work-related specialist skills and academic study. The course provides students/practitioners with an opportunity to enhancetheir knowledge and understanding of theoretical ideas associated with the care, learning and development of young children. It develops the values and beliefs necessary for those working in the Early and Primary Years with the essential knowledge and understanding of regulatory and legislative frameworks. The FdA EYPP associates closely with practice and so students/practitioners can apply theory to their own practice/practice situations. The underlying theme of the FdA EYPP course is based on an informed approach to the academic study of early and primary childhood and focuses on facilitating professional development through the process of reflection.As a practice-based learning course, students/practitioners will be required to be in practice (paid or voluntary) for 12 hours per week as a full-time student/practitioner (6 hours part time) to successfully complete the qualification.The course can be undertaken as full time by applying via UCAS. Part time or distance learning by applying via our website. Upon successful completion of the FdA EYPP degree, students/practitioners have the opportunity to progress on to the BA (Hons) Early Learning (progression route) course, many students/practitioners will undertake this pathway into a Primary teaching role.This course is also offered online.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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University information

University of Suffolk

  • University League Table

    58th

  • Campus address

    University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1QJ, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    32nd out of 91 18

    61st out of 73 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    29th

    29
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    53rd

    25
  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    100 56%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    32nd

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    19th

    44

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