FdA Children and Young People at University of Derby

Programme overview

The FdA Children and Young People is a two-stage work-based foundation degree (240 credits) for those working with children and young people aged 0-25. Students choose a pathway in Early Years, Teaching Assistant or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, or follow a generic route if they work across age phases. It is taught at partner colleges including Boston College, Loughborough College and West Midlands Business College.

Department: Education, Childhood and SEND | Duration: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 (Level 4) and Stage 2 (Level 5) each comprise six 20-credit modules: four core, one option and one pathway module. Core modules include Work-Based Reflective Practice, Interprofessional Working with Children and Young People, Research Methods and Practice, and Children, Young People and Family Rights. Assessment is 100% coursework.

Career pathways

Graduates have progressed to senior roles and lead practice in children's and young people's services. The award can be topped up to a bachelors degree such as BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies or Special Educational Needs and Disability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and working directly with children or young people aged 0-25 in a paid or voluntary capacity for at least two days a week. Entry is usually from A level or equivalent such as NVQ 3, BTEC National Certificate or Diploma, CACHE or NNEB award, Open College Network credits or an Access to Higher Education course, plus five GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or Key Skills, Functional Skills or Higher Diploma equivalents). Individual circumstances and qualifications may be considered. All applicants are invited to interview and provide a short written summary of their experience working with children and young people.

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 2 years, Part-time: 3 years

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