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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Early Years & Primary Practice course at University of Suffolk.
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A level
C,D,D
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Early Years & Primary Practice or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| English Literature | C |
| History | D |
| Sociology | B |
| Criminology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X313
Here's what University of Suffolk says about its Early Years & Primary Practice course.
The Foundation Degree in Arts in Early Years & Primary Practice (FdA EYPP) is an employment related higher education qualification which offers students/practitioners a mix of work-related specialist skills and academic study. The course provides students/practitioners with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and understanding of theoretical ideas associated with the care, learning and development of young children. It develops the values and beliefs necessary for those working in the Early and Primary Years with the essential knowledge and understanding of regulatory and legislative frameworks.
The FdA EYPP associates closely with practice and so students/practitioners can apply theory to their own practice/practice situations. The underlying theme of the FdA EYPP course is based on an informed approach to the academic study of early and primary childhood and focuses on facilitating professional development through the process of reflection.
As a practice-based learning course, students/practitioners will be required to be in practice (paid or voluntary) for 12 hours per week as a full-time student/practitioner (6 hours part time) to successfully complete the qualification. The course can be undertaken as full time by applying via UCAS. Part time or distance learning by applying via our website.
Upon successful completion of the FdA EYPP degree, students/practitioners have the opportunity to progress on to the BA (Hons) Early Learning (progression route) course, many students/practitioners will undertake this pathway into a Primary teaching role.
This course is also offered online.
Source: University of Suffolk
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Early Years & Primary Practice at University of Suffolk.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Department
School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology
Location
University of Suffolk | Ipswich
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Early years education
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 Early Years & Primary Practice course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
92%
med
Assessment and feedback
92%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
91%
med
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
91%
med
Organisation and management
91%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
94%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
81%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
89%
high
Student voice
89%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Early Years & Primary Practice or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Suffolk graduates who took Early Years & Primary Practice - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£21.2k
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 & Primary Practice.
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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