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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Children's Health, Play and Wellbeing
University of Suffolk
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Children's Health, Play and Wellbeing course at University of Suffolk.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,D,D
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Children's Health, Play and Wellbeing or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | A |
| Sociology | B |
| English Language | C |
| English Literature | B |
| Geography | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X317
Here's what University of Suffolk says about its Children's Health, Play and Wellbeing course.
This Foundation degree develops the skills and understanding to practice in a variety of settings that focus on the support of children from 0-18-years and their families. Play and playfulness can successfully underpin and bridge the education, health and social care sectors giving you the skills and understanding to pursue employment. Play support, play work and play therapy are increasingly used to support children’s development and wellbeing and combining theory and practice has relevance to health care assistants and family support, as well as to nursery practitioners, SENCOs, Teaching Assistants, Play Workers and other therapy assistants.
The Early Years Educator status is a supplementary pathway to the FdA Children’s Health Play and Wellbeing. It will run alongside the course and promote the support of a mentor and setting in the Early Years sector. A detailed booklet will capture your developing knowledge and growing experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework enabling you to work in ratio in the sector.
Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments. This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.
Source: University of Suffolk
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Department
Academic Services
Location
University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth) | Great Yarmouth
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Childhood studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £8,220 per year |
| Scotland | £8,220 per year |
| Wales | £8,220 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £8,220 per year |
| Channel Islands | £8,220 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £15,090 per year |
| EU | £15,090 per year |
| International | £15,090 per year |
The modules you will study
Please see our website for module information.
University of Suffolk student reviews
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Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Always very supportive and reachable
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Foundation year student
2 years ago
The content of the course, teaching quality is highly commendable
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Suffolk
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Suffolk students who took the Children's Health, Play and Wellbeing course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
64%
low
Learning opportunities
64%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
62%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
67%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
64%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
57%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
52%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
71%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
50%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
76%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
low
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
48%
low
How well organised is your course?
52%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
75%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
62%
low
Student voice
62%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
33%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
67%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
57%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Children's Health, Play and Wellbeing or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Suffolk graduates who took Children's Health, Play and Wellbeing - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Other Educational Professionals
15%
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Suffolk graduates who took Children's Health, Play and Wellbeing - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.6k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Children's Health, Play and Wellbeing.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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