Foundation Degree in Early Years and Education Cambridge Regional College Degree level: Undergraduate

Course summary

The course runs for 6 semesters. The fees quoted are payable for each year.

This is a part-time course for people passionate about early years who are either working in childcare. They should hold a Level 3 qualification and be able to demonstrate, at interview, the potential to succeed in higher education.

The Foundation Degree is comprised of a range of modules which focus on working with children and it has a special emphasis on holistic learning. It includes taught elements, individual research elements and vocational elements related to childcare, with specialist modules enabling you to deepen your knowledge of children's development and learning. These modules cover: child development, theories of learning, children and families, safeguarding, embracing diversity, children's literacy and numeracy, and legislative frameworks.

Additional modules assist you in acquiring transferable graduate skills: action planning, report writing and reflective practice. Many of the modules require you to relate theoretical perspectives to practice in your workplace enabling you to implement new ideas and develop expertise.

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded a FdA

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Fees and funding