Children & Early Years

Foundation Degree in Early Years (Part-time)

Introduction

This course is a great next step if you already have a Level 3 qualification and experience in childcare and want to develop your skills further. It has been designed in consultation with childcare employers to give you the valuable skills employers really need and will allow you to work at a higher level in a variety of settings in the sector.

The programme has been devised in collaboration with consortium Colleges and the University of Hertfordshire to enable students to progress onto the University's BA (hons) Degree in Early Childhood Education Studies, upon successful completion of the course.

Students can use their BA Honours Degree for application to a PGCE or Graduate Teacher Status providing they fulfil the criteria for these programmes.

Please be aware, for 18/19 intake we will only be offering the part-time route - Fees are listed as per year.

Our Foundation degree programmes are run in partnership with, and validated by, the University of Hertfordshire. The official university code for this course is HEN.

You can view the course fact sheet HERE

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  8830

• Entry Criteria

  A relevant Level 3 qualification e.g. Cache Level 3 Early Years Educator and the ability to demonstrate appropriate workplace experience.

  Applicants must have a GCSE in English Language 3/D and maths 3/D or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent, a guidance interview and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Any applicants that apply without GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C will need to upskill this to secure employment in the future.

  We welcome applications from international or mature students with the equivalent qualifications and relevant workplace experience.

• What will I study?

  You will study a range of subjects including:

  • Early Years Policy and Practice

  • The Developing Child

  • Perspectives on Early Years

  • Play and Learning

  • Wellbeing

  • Special Education Needs and Disabilities in Early Years

  • Leadership and Management in Early Years Practice

  • Collaborative Practice

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  For the full programme specification, click HERE

• What can I do next?

  Many of our students progress to BA Honours degrees in the early years or healthcare sectors. With further training and experience you will also be able to enter management roles in nurseries, crèches and other early years services.

  Your Foundation degree is a standalone qualification that will enable you to work as a senior practitioner. However many of our students progress to BA Honours degrees in the early years or healthcare sectors. Once you successfully complete your studies, you can move on to the BA(Hons) in Early Childhood Education Studies at the University of Hertfordshire. Progression to a BA(Hons) programme is dependent on you achieving a GCSE grade C or above in English, maths and science.

  Most students choose to progress onto the BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and top up in one year.

  Students wishing to progress onto the BA (Hons) in Education Studies have the option of the part-time pathway which would be completed over two years.

  This course opens up a host of career opportunities. To find out more visit the National Careers Service.

• Fee Info

  Course Fee: £6,165.00

How to Apply