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FdA Early Years Care and Education

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... University of Portsmouth
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Course Overview

The early years are all-important when it comes to nurturing a child's curiosity, confidence and love of learning.

If you currently work with young children in an educational setting, have a level 3 qualification (such as a relevant Early Years NVQ), and you're looking to develop your career to university-level, this Foundation degree (FdA) in Early Years Care and Education will give you the professional recognition you need.

You’ll work with early years professionals to gain skills and knowledge that’ll serve you in helping young children realise their potential through fun, excitement and play.

Whichever partner college you choose, you’ll be a student of the University of Portsmouth, so you’ll have access to all of our facilities and support.

After the course, you'll be ready to take the next step in your career as an early years professional. You could also go on to do a Bachelor's degree such as our BA (Hons) Education Studies or use your Foundation degree to do training that leads to Qualified Teacher Status such as Early Years Teacher Training.

General Eligibility

  • A minimum of one Level 3 qualification, for example, a relevant Early Years NVQ.

  • T levels – Pass (D or E in the Core)–Merit

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education

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Campus Name

Guildhall Campus

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 2 years, Part-time, 3 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

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Tuition Fees Range

6165,

17200, (INT)

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