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Early Years (0-8) (Professional Practice) FdA

University of Worcester

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University of Worcester
UCAS CODE: X313

Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

  • Location

    Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt College)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary


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

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 32

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or equivalent including English Language and Maths.

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University information

University of Worcester

University of Worcester

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    60th out of 91 1

    50th out of 73 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    134 60%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    43rd

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 74%

    70th

    9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    131 73%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

    61

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    60th

    58

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