FdA Primary Education (Croydon College) at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Programme overview

Study FdA Primary Education at Croydon University Centre, part of Croydon College, and gain a degree taught by the Primary Education team from St Mary's University. Croydon College has a long-standing reputation for supporting students to achieve their best. With a welcoming community, excellent student support services, and highly qualified staff, it’s a great place to begin your journey into primary education.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Professional Development 1, How Children Learn, Communication, Language and Literacy, Developing Mathematical minds, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaborative Practice. Year 2 core modules: Professional Development 2, Promoting behaviour for learning and protect wellbeing, An Introduction to Primary Science in the classroom, Wellbeing through the Expressive Arts, Pedagogy, Policy and Practice, Digital Literacies.

Career pathways

This foundation degree is suitable for anyone working with young children i.e. teaching assistants, HLTA’s, unqualified teachers, Early Years or Special Educational Practitioners. We support people who wish to progress further with their own studies and future employment within education.

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Entry requirements

We are committed to recruiting trainee teachers who have the 'ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.' The interview process will cover the suitability of applicants to work with children and young people. An A Level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required along with GCSE English grade 4 or C and above or an approved English equivalency test. You will need to be employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity) by the start of the programme in September. UCAS code X108.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,410 a year (2026/27). annual fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years

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