Early Years Education with SEND and SLCN Foundation Degree (FdA)
De Montfort UniversityLeicester, United Kingdom
Course overview
Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed in early years education to effectively support the growing national demand for inclusive, high quality SEND and SALT provision.
Key highlights
- Develops knowledge and practical skills for early years education
- Focuses on inclusive special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision
- Covers speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) support
- Responds to growing national demand for high quality SEND provision
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — Typical entry requirements UCAS Tariff: 64 points from A Levels or equivalent GCSEs: At least 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and maths* (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) It is your responsibility t…
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 21+ · …reading and writing must be at 6.0 Alternative entry routes Applicants aged 21+ without standard academic qualifications may be considered based on vocational experience and transferable skills.
Scholarships
Global Access Scholarship
Undergraduate - £2,000. Postgraduate - £3,000. Global Access Scholarship offering is a £3,500 discount.
Global Partnerships Scholarship
Sanctuary Scholarship
Stephen Lawrence Professional Scholarship
There are three scholarships available. Each scholarship provides: 50% off the cost of tuition fees, and £3,500 cash bursary each academic year.
Careers this course leads to
- Early years practitioner
- SEND teaching assistant
- Nursery practitioner
- Special educational needs support worker
- Early years SEND keyworker
- Speech and language therapy assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to De Montfort University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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