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Early Years Education - FdA

St Mary's University, Twickenham

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St Mary's University, Twickenham

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This is a work-based early years degree, on which you'll attend St Mary's one day a week whilst employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity).- Attend St Mary's University one day a week throughout this work-based course - Progress onto the BA Hons in Primary Education QTS Work Based Route degree programmeOur Early Years foundation degree gives those already working in education the opportunity to gain a vocational qualification through part-time study.The course provides opportunities for people working directly with children, or those working in other educational support roles, to build their knowledge and experience through study at higher education level. The degree, which will help to enhance your understanding of your current professional role, can be completed in a minimum of two years part-time study.This course aims to build self-confidence in the workplace and at home. The current emphasis on the development of the school workforce as a whole has been one of the driving forces behind this degree. Early Years Education will open up a range of opportunities in the education sector, especially within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).Successful completion of this early years degree leads to the award of a foundation degree in Early Years Education.There is then an opportunity for you to progress to one of our enhancement undergraduate degrees:- BA (Hon) Primary Education (Work-based Route) (one year)- BA (Hon) Primary Education (Work-based Route) with QTS (two years)- BA (Hon) Primary Education (Work-based Route) with QTS specialising in SEND (two years)


Why St Mary’s?

You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 17,445per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

GCSE/National 4/National

GCSE/National 4/National 5 : GCSE grade C/4 in English Language is required

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University information

St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    St Mary's University, Twickenham, St Mary's University, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Hounslow, TW1 4SX, United Kingdom

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Best of both worlds. A stunning green campus in a town setting, just a short train journey from Central London – one of the greatest cities in the world.
Alongside historic buildings are modern facilities that include sports science labs, TV studio, acting studios and Olympic-standard sports facilities.
Scholarships are available for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    28th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    114 54%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    2nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.45 86%

    5th

    1

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