Overview

Key facts

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.
You’ll work with early years professionals to gain skills and knowledge that’ll serve you in helping young children realise their potential through fun, excitement and play.
You'll study at our partner college but you’ll still be a student of the University of Portsmouth, so you’ll have access to all of our facilities and support.
After the course, you'll be ready to take the next step in your career as an early years professional. You could also go on to do a Bachelor's degree such as our BA (Hons) Education Studies or use your Foundation degree to do training that leads to Qualified Teacher Status such as Early Years Teacher Training. The Early Years Care and Education programme is offered at University of Portsmouth.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Curriculum Planning and Legislation
Inclusive Practice in the Early Years
Practice and Pedagogy
Safeguarding Children
Working with Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Educational Research Early Childhood Education View 209 other preparation in Educational Research in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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62

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General 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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6355 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6355 GBP / year

≈ 6355 GBP / year

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Living costs

Portsmouth

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