Early Years - Foundation Degree FdA
Birmingham Newman University
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The Early Years Foundation Degree is a programme designed for those practitioners who work with or intend to work with, young children in public, private, voluntary and independent childcare and education settings.It provides access to a higher level qualification and career development for people working as childminders or in group settings such as reception class, nursery, kindergarten, preschool, community crèche environment or children’s centres.This programme is for any practitioner, ...Read more

The Early Years Foundation Degree is a programme designed for those practitioners who work with or intend to work with, young children in public, private, voluntary and independent childcare and education settings.It provides access to a higher level qualification and career development for people working as childminders or in group settings such as reception class, nursery, kindergarten, preschool, community crèche environment or children’s centres.This programme is for any practitioner, working with young children in a public, private, third or independent sector setting who has a commitment to the aims of the course. It has been designed for those with relevant experience or working in the sector, as well as for those seeking progression routes into management positions in early years settings.

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WUSCA ranking:
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59/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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63rd
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
124th
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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Jamie-Leigh
09 Dec 24

The staff are the friendliest people you will ever meet. The campus isn’t daunting, it’s clean and it’s welcoming and it feels like home!..Read more

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Karolina
09 Dec 24

University staff is very supportive. You never feel alone. You can always ask for help, and you will definitely get it! I honestly can't fault..Read more

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48 Grades / Points required

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Religious Studies & Theology
29%
Sociology
25%
Psychology
18%
English Language & Literature
17%
English Literature
17%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham Newman University , Birmingham

Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham....

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Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northfield  1.4 miles away
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