FdA Early Years and Childhood Studies
University of SuffolkEast Coast College (Lowestoft), United Kingdom
Course overview
The FdA Early Years and Childhood Studies at the University of Suffolk is a two-year programme that covers significant topics like child development, the evolving view of childhood, and professional responsibilities related to child protection. The course structure is flexible for students who combine education with other commitments, and it requires campus attendance for only one or two days per week.
Learning during this course involves theory and mandatory practical experience in a childcare setting, while assessment includes coursework, presentations, and applied projects to test both academic knowledge and practical skills.
Key highlights
- Covers working with children aged 0 to 11 years
- Explores links between childcare theory and professional practice
- Studies children's development, changing views of childhood and safeguarding
- Pathway towards primary school teaching with GCSE Maths, English, Science
- Includes required employment or voluntary placement with children
- Typically 1-2 campus days weekly, letting you work alongside study
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 80 — Text: 80 UCAS tariff points (or above)
- A-level: CDD — A-Level: CDD
- BTEC: MMP — BTEC: MMP
- T-level: Pass — T level: Pass A*-C
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Early years practitioner
- Nursery practitioner
- Teaching assistant
- Nursery room leader
- Childminder
- Primary school teacher (with further training)
Career opportunities
Graduates of the FdA Early Years and Childhood Studies from the University of Suffolk can become:
- Early Years Educators
- Social Care Workers
- Nursery Managers or Supervisors
- Family Support Workers
- Learning Mentors
- Primary School Teachers
Cost of study
For international students, the tuition fee for the FdA Early Years and Childhood Studies at the University of Suffolk is currently £15,090 per year.
Admission
Students can apply directly through the University's online application or UCAS. You can speak to our trained counsellors for further assistance.
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