2 years full time; one day a week attendance at College

FdA Early Years

2 years full time; one day a week attendance at College

Venue

Knightstone Campus

Why choose this course

This sector endorsed Foundation Degree has been developed as part of the government initiative to improve standards and status

In partnerhip with

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Entry Requirements

 

You will need a UCAS tariff of 200 UCAS points with at least 160 coming from a Level 3 Qualification (for example A Levels or BTEC National / Extended Diploma). Preferably 80 points should come from a related subject.

Plus, at least two years' experience of working (and currently working) in the sector. Candidates will be assessed on an individual basis.

Please be aware that you will be required to complete a new Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Application through Bath Spa University as part of the admissions process for this course.

An interview will be required for entry to this programme.

 

Progression

You will have the opportunity to apply to progress to the Top-up year of the Honours on successful completion of this course.

Alternatively, this course will prepare you for a variety of senior
positions in the early years sector, including working towards the
Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) qualification.

If you wish to progress onto a PGCE, you will require Maths, English and Science GCSE grade C or above, it is possible to study these alongside the FdA whilst at College.

Additional Info

Interview Required

How to apply

Full-time courses

Full-time course: complete a UCAS online application form and submit it electronically (ucas.com). The UCAS website provides detailed information about making your application, so if you need any further details please visit their site.

  1. Fill in a University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) application form online following UCAS guidelines and submit it through the website, ucas.com. The UCAS website gives lots of information about making your application, so you can find more details there.
  2. We will get your application through UCAS and may invite you to an interview or audition with a course tutor.
  3. We will let UCAS know what we decide about your application as soon as possible after your interview.
  4. UCAS will let you know what we decide via UCAS track so login regularly. Remember to apply for your funding at direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. More information about the tariff can be found at ucas.ac.uk/students/ucas_tariff.

UCAS Codes

Institution Code: B20

Course Code: X310

Campus Code: C

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