Foundation Degree (FdA) in Early Years, Playwork and Education

This course is designed for people with suitable Level 3 qualifications working in the early years environment.

The foundation degree is run over a 2 year period, with a wide range of modules to study. 700 hours work placement will be an essential part of the programme.

Year 1 modules include:
- Learning skills in HE
- Understanding the work sector
- Introduction to research awareness
- Developing individual
- Holistic Approaches to Childhood
- Sociology of Childhood
- Work based learning 1

Year 2 modules include:
- Safeguarding children
- Managing childcare practices
- Special Needs
- Working with children, young people and families
- Curriculum in the early years
- Work based learning 2

This course can be studied full or part time.

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

- Applicants must be aged 18 or over
- Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years proven relevant work experience and be able to arrange to spend two days a week in an early years setting.
- Applicants must have relevant Level 3 qualifications
- Level 2 English qualification (GCSE, GCE grade C or above, CSE grade 1 or level 2 adult literacy)
- CRB check
Note: if you wish to progress to qualified teacher status or early years professional status please check the current entry requirements for English, maths and science.

Assessment:

Modular and work based assessments.

Progression from this course:

Students have the option to top up through Anglia Ruskin University to a full BA (Hons) Degree. Recognised by the Department for Education and Skills (DFES) and for those working in the early years field carries with it a senior practitioners title. Associated careers are within nursing, schools, and the early year's environment. This course can also be used as a steppingstone to a full-degree in relevant subjects.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

2 Years

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

For the full time course starting in January, please apply online using the January HE courses form. For the full time course starting in September please apply via UCAS. For part time courses you will need to apply online using the part time higher education application form.

Course Costs:

Tuition fees for 2013-14 are as follows: Full-time - £6500; Part-time - pro rata (usually 50% of full-time fee).

Additional Information:

For more information, contact student services: King's Lynn - 01553 761144 Isle - 01945 582561; Cambridge - 01223 860701

Please note: Students are expected to purchase key texts where these are set out in module guides or unit specifications. Anglia Ruskin University have an extensive digital library that provides on and off-campus access to databases, e-journals and e-books which you will be able to access.

UCAS Info:

• - Code: LX5H
• - Course Title: FdA/EYCED
• - Institution Code: W35
• - Institution Name: WESTA