Kingston University: Foundation Degree (FdA) Early Years (Sector Endorsed) 'full and relevant'

Award: Foundation Degree (FdA) Early Years (Sector Endorsed) Full and Relevant UCAS Code: X110

Location of study: Kingston College, Kingston Hall Road (Campus Code K)

Awarding body: Kingston University

Course duration: 2 years full- time (which includes work placement, minimum of 16 hours per week)

Academic year dates: September 2023 - June 2024 - term time only including some Saturdays at Kingston University.

Days of the week: 4pm-9pm. Year 1 -Level 4 - Tuesday Year 2- Level 5 - Wednesday

Work placements: This is a sector-endorsed Early Years Foundation Degree. This course enables you to study whilst you are working in an early years setting, by combining a minimum of 16 hours workplace learning with part-time study in the college. Experience to be developed from 0-8 years.

Timetables: Timetables are shared at interview and enrolment. For further information email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).

Employment in an appropriate setting (either paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for the duration of the course.

The selection process involves interview at your chosen college, selection exercises and a current DBS check.

We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that is equivalent to the typical offer.

Suitable applicants will be invited to interview, where they will be required to further demonstrate their suitability for the course by written work and further discussion on an issue/perspective that exist within Early years practice. Evidence of certificates will be required before interview.

Credit transfer and accreditation of prior learning or experience:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is offered for those who are unsure of the current value of their qualifications. We actively welcome applications from mature students from a variety of backgrounds. We are seeking people who wish to enthuse and motivate young children as well as developing further their own knowledge, skills and understanding in young children's care and education

This qualification is valued by employers and is seen as a mark of your professional excellence and expertise, enabling you to develop your career and opportunities.

Your course will be delivered at your local college. Once you have successfully completed this foundation degree at level 5, you can take a further year's study and top-up your qualification to a BA(Hons) degree at level 6 at Kingston University.

Once you have completed this FdA, followed by the BA(Hons) top-up, you will be well-placed to pursue postgraduate opportunities and enhance your professional development in education and related fields. Many graduates return to Kingston University for postgraduate and continuing professional development studies. These include Early Years Initial Teacher Training leading to Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

International Student Entry Requirements

International students who have the necessary visa/permit to work in the UK are welcome to apply. Please note the course does not meet the criteria for UK Tier 4 student visa. If you are unsure of the current immigration rules, please contact our International Student Advisory Centre at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised majority English speaking countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.

Suitable applicants requiring a Tier 4 Visa will be contacted by our International and Compliance Officer, who will guide you through the process. These are the courses available for Tier 4 students.