Early Childhood Studies (FdA) - FdA
University of Roehampton
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A practice-based foundation programme exploring the holistic development of young children, the shaping of their future well-being, and their learning outcomes. Get the specialist skills you need to tackle issues facing young children with teaching informed by the works of Friedrich Froebel. Make a difference to young children’s lives with a foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies. This course gives you the knowledge and skills to carve out a sustainable career in the education sector or ...Read more

A practice-based foundation programme exploring the holistic development of young children, the shaping of their future well-being, and their learning outcomes. Get the specialist skills you need to tackle issues facing young children with teaching informed by the works of Friedrich Froebel. Make a difference to young children’s lives with a foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies. This course gives you the knowledge and skills to carve out a sustainable career in the education sector or working with young children. On our FdA Early Childhood Studies, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates Developing knowledge, skills, and confidence to act as an advocate for babies, young children, their families and communities. Understanding policy and practice and learning to engage in critical inquiry and problem solving around key issues in the field. If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve. Once you complete this course, you can top-up your qualification to a full BA (Hons) Early Childhood studies degree. Our Careers team is on hand to help from the start of your studies until after you graduate.

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53/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
115th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
01 Mar 23

The University of Roehampton is a friendly, modern, lively academic community with a growing international reputation for the high quality of its teaching and research. Our..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
30 Jan 23

Excellent staff and student’s support...Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£16,950 per year

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£16,950 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
01 Mar 23
The University of Roehampton is a friendly, modern, lively academic community with a growing international reputation for the high quality of its teaching and research. Our...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
30 Jan 23
Excellent staff and student’s support....
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University of Roehampton
University of Roehampton , Wandsworth

Located in 54 acres of picturesque parkland in southwest London, the University of Roehampton offers a full range of undergraduate...

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University of Roehampton
Erasmus House Roehampton Lane London Wandsworth SW15 5PU United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: East Putney  0.9 miles away Nearest train station: Barnes  0.4 miles away
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