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Course summary
Overview 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. 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.
- Build your expertise as an early years professional by exploring theories and contemporary issues within education, such as curriculum planning, safeguarding and cognitive and language development
- Learn in supportive study groups, alongside other early years professionals from different backgrounds, and discover practical ways to put your new knowledge and skills to work
- Be taught by expert staff with extensive experience, using dynamic and relevant teaching methods to help you get the most out of your studies
- Study full-time at Isle of Wight College
- Have the option to begin the course in year 2 if you already have sufficient experience or qualifications (assessed on an individual basis)
- teaching assistance
- learning support assistance
- nursery management
- childcare development
Modules
Year 1 Core modules in this year include:
- Curriculum Planning and Legislation (20 credits)
- Inclusive Practice in the Early Years (20 credits)
- Practice and Pedagogy (40 credits)
- Safeguarding Children (20 credits)
- Working with Families (20 credits)
- Cognitive and Language Development (20 credits)
- ICT - Early Years and Development (20 credits)
- Practitioner Based Enquiry 1 (20 credits)
- Practitioner Based Enquiry 2 (20 credits)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Development (20 credits)
- Use of Information in Decision Making (20 credits)
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through: case studies reflective reports essays presentations group work You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X310
- Institution code:
- P80
- Campus name:
- Isle of Wight College
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is available to EU and International applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - P - M
A minimum of one Level 3 qualification, for example a relevant Early Years NVQ. Applicants are to be working in either a voluntary or paid relevant educational setting for a minimum equivalence of one day a week. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP