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Early Years - FdA

University of Chichester

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University of Chichester
UCAS CODE: X315

Course options

  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

  • Location

    Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Our Foundation Degree Early Years course is the option for you. Our Foundation Degree Early Years programme allows those already working or volunteering in an Early Years setting (for a minimum of 12 hours a week) to continue their career development in a rewarding field. This two-year, full-time or three-year part-time degree is structured so that you attend University one day per week, enabling you to study without giving up work. It also allows you to work towards a full Level 5 degree with the support to develop your academic confidence and skills. Learn to support Early Years children Our course combines theoretical study with practical work. You will explore how children learn and develop in the early stages of their lives. In addition, you will enhance your skills in reflection, independent thinking and critical analysis on your journey to becoming a more confident and skilled Early Years practitioner. Recognised qualification If you are not ‘full and relevant’ at level 3, you may be eligible to gain this status by completing two additional assessed practice modules (whilst studying for your Foundation Degree in Early Years). Please note that if you wish to gain ‘full and relevant’ at level 3 you will also be required to have Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English by the end of the Foundation Degree in Early Years. This course provides the opportunity to progress to the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Top-Up and is an excellent pathway to enable busy practitioners to gain a degree. Why choose this course? Pursue your passion for Early Years with this foundation degree option. Develop your confidence in your academic skills and knowledge. Learn from a dedicated and highly-skilled team. Have the opportunity to progress to Level 6 with the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Top-Up.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,800per year

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University information

University of Chichester

University of Chichester

  • University League Table

    60th

  • Campus address

    Bishop Otter Campus (AC), College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PE, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Childhood & Youth Studies

    13th out of 42 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 150
    135 90%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    9th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    10th

    7

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