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FdA Early Childhood Education in Practice (Grantham) at Lincoln Bishop University

Lincoln Bishop University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our FdA Early Childhood Education in Practice course is designed for those working or volunteering with children 0-8 years in the voluntary, private and independent early years sector or a foundation unit in a school. This course is also for nannies, child minders and those working in Children’s Centres with families of young children.

Duration: 2 Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Many of our Foundation degree graduates take on higher level roles specialising in areas such as family liaison, special education needs, managing settings youth work, mentoring or roles in the wider community and with local authorities.

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Entry requirements

Typically, a minimum of one year’s experience in practice with a minimum of two days a week (minimum of 12 hours per week accumulating to 360 hours per year of study in a relevant role, either as an employee or a volunteer). In exceptional cases, it might be appropriate to recruit students directly from a Level 3 apprenticeship or another course in which it can be demonstrated that there is a significant element of professional practice.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,343 a year (2026/27). Foundation degree full-time rate from the university fee table. Source

International applicants: GBP 10,790 a year (2026/27). Foundation degree full-time rate from the university fee table. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 Years

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