FdA Early Years and Education
About this course
FdA Early Years and Education, an early childhood studies degree centred on the academic study of early development, pedagogical practice, and educational settings. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Graduates hold a foundation degree and can apply for a top-up course to obtain a full honours degree. The first year covers foundational concepts through The Developing Child, Developing Practice in the Workplace, Safeguarding and Wellbeing, and Inclusive Research with Children. The second year builds upon this knowledge with Enhancing Practice in the Workplace, Creative Pedagogy: How Children Learn (0-8), Exploring a Sustainable Education, and Communication Matters.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 100%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Developing Child
- Developing Practice in the Workplace
- Safeguarding and Wellbeing
- Inclusive Research with Children
- Enhancing Practice in the Workplace
- Creative Pedagogy: How Children Learn (0-8)
- Exploring a Sustainable Education
- Communication Matters
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of FdA Early Years and Education at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
What do graduates of FdA Early Years and Education at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on FdA Early Years and Education at Anglia Ruskin University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for FdA Early Years and Education at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on FdA Early Years and Education at Anglia Ruskin University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.