Oxford Brookes University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Early Years foundation degree is designed for practitioners who work with young children in a range of pre-school and nursery settings, and have experience of this sector. The course is delivered at the following Oxford Brookes partner colleges:
- Abingdon and Witney College
- Solihull College
- New College Swindon.
Modules
We offer a route into higher education for practising early years workers. Over a two-year period a substantial amount of your learning will take place in your workplace through the planned and supported tasks and projects we will set you. You will undertake study in areas such as child development, communication, language and literacy, inclusion, health, and management issues in early years. You will take a series of modules during regular classes at college. In this way, you gain access to the theory and debate while remaining rooted in your everyday work with young children.
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:
- X314
- Institution code:
- O66
- Campus name:
- Abingdon and Witney College
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. We have information on how to apply to Oxford Brookes as an international applicant on our website. Please copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
An Advanced Modern Apprenticeship may also be considered in lieu of a UCAS Tariff qualification. You should have relevant work experience, paid, in a voluntary capacity or as part of your studies. Entrants should normally have as a minimum one of the following: An A-level or vocational A-level NVQ level 3 (such as BTEC or other qualification) An Advanced Modern Apprenticeship.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Other
Relevant work experience, either paid or voluntary, is required. Fitness for practice screening will be required. For the duration of the course you need access to a relevant work setting for a minimum of 10 hours per week
English language requirements
Further information on our English language requirements can be found on our website.
English language requirement
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7570 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7570 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7570 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7570 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7570 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9900 | Year 1 |
| International | £9900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP