Early Childhood Studies FdEd
East Riding College

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Foundation Degree in Education - FdEd

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Beverley Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Education - FdEd

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Beverley Campus

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2 Years

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**Change young children’s lives for better. Learn about young children and maximise their potential. Department for Education recognised as a full and relevant qualification for early years practice.**The Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree has been designed for those who are currently working or want to work with young children under the age of eight years. The programme gives students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills to work in a variety of different fields. The ...Read more


Change young children’s lives for better. Learn about young children and maximise their potential. Department for Education recognised as a full and relevant qualification for early years practice.

The Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree has been designed for those who are currently working or want to work with young children under the age of eight years. The programme gives students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills to work in a variety of different fields. The programme is recognised by theDepartment for Education recognised as a full and relevant qualification for early years practice.As a student on this programme, you will learn to recognise and champion the uniqueness of every child by exploring the key factors that affect them and their families. Students will look at and explore their understanding of children’s development, the importance of play, welfare, education and children’s rights and current government legislation and policy.The course ensures that students are fully equipped and have the necessary foundations, such as the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies which embedded are throughout level 4 and 5 study, preparing students for progression to level 6 and employment within the sector.The role and importance of research within early education is paramount, and students will be able to investigate how published research influences policymakers and their practices.Students are taught by a team that comes from a wide range of professional backgrounds and who are experts in their field. They have strong partnerships with local providers, and many of them have worked in an early year setting internationally, adding value and depth to the course.An integral part of the programme is the 440 hours of placement undertaken by each student. Whilst on placement, students will experience professional work through a variety of educational organisations, community settings and children’s charities. Students will record, reflect and monitor their growth and individual professional expertise to tailor their own career and academic progression.Learning on this programme is holistic, and students will be encouraged to collaborate with their peers and colleagues. Taught seminars and lectures focus on interactive discussion and debate focused on the development of professional dialogue.

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80 Grades / Points required

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England

£6,995 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£6,995 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£6,995 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£6,995 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£6,995 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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East Riding College
Flemingate Centre Beverley East Riding Of Yorkshire HU17 0GH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Beverley  0.3 miles away
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