FdA Early Years and Education
Anglia Ruskin University
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Foundation Year

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University Centre West Anglia

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Foundation Year

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University Centre West Anglia

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SEP-25

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IntroductionDo you want to work with young children? Or maybe you already are? This exciting foundation degree can help you start or advance a rewarding career in early years education.This course at University Centre West Anglia offers a higher-level qualification for anyone working as a teaching assistant, early years nursery worker or playworker. Its also ideal if you want to study before starting your career.Youll learn about the education sector as well as child development, play, ...Read more

Introduction

Do you want to work with young children? Or maybe you already are? This exciting foundation degree can help you start or advance a rewarding career in early years education.

This course at University Centre West Anglia offers a higher-level qualification for anyone working as a teaching assistant, early years nursery worker or playworker. Its also ideal if you want to study before starting your career.

Youll learn about the education sector as well as child development, play, safeguarding and equality. Theres a strong focus on issues that are currently affecting early years and education services – as well as on your ability to carry out research.

Careers

This foundation degree will open up a number of career options. Youll be able to apply for roles in nursery work, school support and playwork. It will also be an advantage if you want to do further study, such as topping up to a full honours degree.

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WUSCA ranking:
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61/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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21st
CUG Ranking
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121st

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£9,000 per year

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Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University , Cambridge

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), it offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, degree apprenticeships...

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Anglia Ruskin University
University Centre, Tennyson Avenue King's Lynn King's Lynn United Kingdom PE30 2QW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: King's Lynn  0.2 miles away

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