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FdA Children and Young People

University of Derby

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree

  • Location

    Buxton & Leek College

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    20-JAN-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

This course enables those already working, or wanting to work with children and young people aged 0-19, to further develop their skills and knowledge while gaining a professional qualification.

Course description

  • Study a course that’s been developed with employers in the sector, so you know it’s relevant and up-to-date
  • Choose a specialist pathway relevant to your interests: Early Years, Teaching Assistant, or Health and Social Care
  • Gain hands-on industry experience by volunteering/working two days a week in the sector.

You can study this course at Buxton & Leek College as part of the University of Derby.

Careers

Demand is growing for qualified practitioners working in children’s and young people’s services. You’ll have the knowledge, understanding, and professional skills to progress in your practice and make an impact on service provision. Previous graduates were promoted to senior roles and others now lead practices.

You can top up to a degree by completing the final stage of a relevant bachelors degree, such as:

  • BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies
  • BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
  • BA (Hons) Education Studies

In recent years, many of our graduates have continued on to a teacher training course and are now teaching.

Part-time: 3 to 5 years

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    66th out of 73 22

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    121 67%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    64th

    34

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    23rd

    16

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