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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Early Years and Childhood Studies
University of Suffolk
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Early Years and Childhood Studies course at University of Suffolk.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,D,D
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 |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X315
Here's what University of Suffolk says about its Early Years and Childhood Studies course.
The Foundation degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies is an exciting programme aimed at those working, or wishing to work, with children aged 0- 11 years. Links between theory and practice will be explored as well as the key issues that impact on children’s development. The changing view of childhood will also be studied as well as the implications of safeguarding for children and practitioners. The course is suitable as a pathway to primary school teaching (you must also achieve GCSE Maths, English and Science). We welcome applications from those working within the childcare sector and from those who may not have child care experience but wish to enter this field. Employment or a voluntary placement is required as part for this course.
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.
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Department
Academic Services
Location
University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) | Lowestoft
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Childhood studies
• Early years education
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Please see our website for module information.
University of Suffolk reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Early Years and Childhood Studies course at University of Suffolk features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
100%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
90%
med
Organisation and management
90%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
med
How well organised is your course?
90%
med
Learning resources
100%
high
Learning resources
100%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
100%
high
Student voice
100%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
100%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
100%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
med
Learning opportunities
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
med
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
med
Organisation and management
92%
med
Organisation and management
92%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
94%
high
How well organised is your course?
90%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
91%
med
Student voice
91%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
85%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Student information
The Early Years and Childhood Studies course at University of Suffolk features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Sociology | A | |||||
| English Language | A | |||||
| English Language and Literature | C | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Early Years and Childhood Studies course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Suffolk graduates across each of those subject areas.
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
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
55%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
Customer service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Early Years and Childhood Studies course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Suffolk graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£17.2k
First year after graduation
£20.3k
Third year after graduation
Earnings
£19.9k
First year after graduation
£28.8k
Third year after graduation
£22.3k
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 Early Years and Childhood Studies.
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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The University of Suffolk is a transformational university, absorbing the best of UK university traditions and aligning them with a twenty first century audience and a modern world of employment and entrepreneurship. We are a distinctive, thriving academic community which makes a clear and immediate impact. Our purpose is to change lives – of individuals and communities - for the better.
In a world where nothing ever stays the same, we all need to change, evolve, succeed and change again. That’s what we do. Be bold and do the same. Together we’ll achieve more.
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