FdA Early Years Care and Education at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Take your career as an early years professional to the next level on this Foundation degree in Early Years Care and Education. The early years are all-important when it comes to nurturing a child's curiosity, confidence and love of learning. If you currently work with young children in an educational setting, have a level 3 qualification (such as a relevant Early Years NVQ), and you're looking to develop your career to university-level, this Foundation degree (FdA) in Early Years Care and Education will give you the professional recognition you need.

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

What you will study

Modules include Curriculum Planning and Legislation; Inclusive Practice in the Early Years; Practice and Pedagogy; Safeguarding Children; Working with Families; Cognitive and Language Development; ICT - Early Years and Development; Practitioner Based Enquiry 1; Practitioner Based Enquiry 2; Social, Emotional and Mental Health Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level 3 qualification, for example a relevant Early Years NVQ. T-levels – Pass (D or E in the core) - Merit. Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Education and Childcare. Applicants are to be working in either a voluntary or paid relevant educational setting for a minimum equivalence of one day a week. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. English language: IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. UCAS: 2 years full-time course code — X310.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/fda-early-years-care-and-education

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