University of Suffolk has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Foundation degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies is an exciting programme enabling those working in early years to work towards graduate status. As these are employment-based learning courses, students will require the support of their employer to successfully complete the qualification. Students need a mentor in the workplace to support them with their studies. This course is designed with the child care practitioner in mind. It has been shaped to combine studying while working in a busy childcare setting. For those students who successfully complete the Foundation degree, and who are interested in progressing their studies within the field of children's care and learning they can progress on to the BA (Hons) Children's Care Learning and Development. Future employment opportunities exist in schools, children's centres, playgroups, nurseries, social care and voluntary organisations.
Modules
Please see our website for module information.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X315
- Institution code:
- S82
- Campus name:
- University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
- Campus code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
T Level - P
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8220 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8220 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14610 | Year 1 |
| International | £14610 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £14610 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Suffolk
Waterfront Building
Neptune Quay
Ipswich
IP4 1QJ