Course Title
Early Years (0-8) Foundation Degree (Full Time)
240 credits (120 at Level 4, and 120 at Level 5)
This programme is validated and quality assured by the University of Worcester and delivered at Halesowen College as a partner of the University.
www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/early-years-0-8-foundation-degree
For any queries regarding this course please contact:
Liam Pinches
Email: lpinches@halesowen.ac.uk
Tel: 0121 602 7777 ext. 7867
Campus Location
Whittingham Campus
Why study this course?
Opportunity to progress to a BA Top-up degree and to Early Years Teaching
Length of course
Full Time: Two Years
Compulsory modules
Year 1 – Level 4
Year 2 – Level 5
The Foundation Degree offers students a choice of pathways:
For more information about the distinction between the Foundation Degree in Early Years (0-8) and the Foundation Degree Early Years (0-8) (Professional Practice) pathways, please contact: Liam Pinches Email: lpinches@halesowen.ac.uk Tel: 0121 602 7777 ext. 7867
Delivery
Full time course
Assessment
You will engage in a range of learning and assessment styles and be encouraged to become effective and independent in researching and presenting work. Work based assignments will enable you to engage with your own practice and to share knowledge and expertise with others through activities such as group work and presentations.
In the second year of the course you will undertake a work-based study, which will allow you, with individual tutorial support, to focus on a particular area of interest within your professional practice.
Example modes of assessments include: written assignments, presentations, workshops, case studies, reflective portfolio entries, problem based learning, reflective journals, seminars, independent studies, workplace investigations, self-evaluation/needs analysis, evaluations, literature critiques.
How to apply
Full time applicants should apply via UCAS Apply, using the following code: X312, or X313 for Professional Practice.
If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions office on admissions@worc.ac.uk
If your qualifications are not listed, please contact the University of Worcester Admissions Office by email admissions@worc.ac.uk for advice
Entry requirements
A current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) is required.
You will also be subject to the usual prohibition list and criminal record checks.
Certificate of Good Conduct from the country of residence will be required. Further information and guidance associated with additional costs are available from the Home Office.
T Levels may be used to meet the entry tariff requirements for this course. Find out more about T levels as UCAS tariff points here.
Any other information an applicant would need to know at this initial stage?
Students complete a minimum of 770 hours in placement/setting over the duration of the course. These hours and competency in practice is assessed through a Practice Portfolio which is a requirement for the FdA Early Years award across both pathways. Assessment of practice will be developed through an on-line portfolio
For students following the FdA Early Years (0-8) (Professional Practice) pathway, this enables students to meet the 385 hours of practice which is required to gain full and relevant status.
Progressional agreements
For students on the Foundation Degree in Early Years (0-8), apply to University of Worcester for the BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families top-up, or BA (Hons) Early Childhood in Society and you will be guaranteed an offer of place or interview.
Start date
September 2024
Day
2024 course timetable to be confirmed.
Time
2024 course timetable to be confirmed.
Course fee (per annum)
Study mode
Full Time available for 2024 entry