Early Years Studies FdA
About this course
FdA in Early Years Studies, an education degree tailored for practitioners in pre-school, childminding, day nursery and children's centre settings. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme combines academic study with work experience, with learning delivered through a blended model consisting of online weekly sessions and six Saturday study days per academic year. The first year covers academic foundations and child development through compulsory modules such as Introduction to higher education study, Developing learning, Inclusive practice and SEND, and Contextual curriculum: early years. The second year focuses on workplace application and professional standards through modules including Reflections on practice, Developing professional practice, Early years: the child, the family, the community, and Importance of play. Upon completion, students can progress directly to a one-year top-up pathway in Early Years, SEND or Education to obtain a full BA (Hons) degree.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. An Enhanced DBS check is required. Applicants must be working (or volunteering) within an appropriate setting for a minimum of one day per week for duration of course.
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Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 25%
- East of England: 65%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- A degree: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to higher education study
- Developing learning
- Inclusive practice and SEND
- Contextual curriculum: early years
- Reflections on practice
- Developing professional practice
- Early years: the child, the family, the community
- Importance of play
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Early Years Studies FdA at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £33,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Education.