Course summary
Overview If you are working with children in an Early Years setting or if you would like to work with children as you gain your degree then the Foundation Degree in Early Years (0-8) offers students an exciting opportunity to work and study within the sector. If you aspire to work with children in a range of settings then this degree will support you in developing the necessary knowledge and skills to improve outcomes for children and families. The degree has a child-centred approach with an emphasis on a culture of inter-agency working. Through the degree programme you will be given opportunities to develop the appropriate professional attributes, knowledge and understanding required for the care and education of children within national and international contexts, and to provide transformational educational experiences to meet the needs of children and their families. The course has two pathways:
- Pathway one FdA Early Years (0-8) pathway offers those who already have full and relevant status to further develop their professional practice.
- Pathway two FdA EY (0-8) (Professional Practice) pathway this offers those students who wish to gain full and relevant status alongside their degree.
- Opportunity to earn as you undertake your degree.
- Accessible delivery to fit around your needs. The flexible degree is delivered through attendance at 8 Saturday workshops and Online Learning Activities
- There are no exams. Assessment is through coursework assignments and professional placement activity.
- An opportunity on completion to “Top- Up” to a full BA ( Hons)
- A non-standard entry route for experienced practitioners
Course details
Modules
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Assessment method
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How to apply
15Jan
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
The University of Worcester accepts all qualifications within the Tariff. More information can be found at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/entry-requirements.html
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| International | £13100* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
These fees are set by the University, but are subject to UK Government confirmation. The University expects to apply an inflationary increase to its published fee levels every academic year.
Provider information
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ