Our foundation degree is a great way to take your skills to the next level. This course is designed for Early Years professionals who are already qualified at Level 3 but really want to take their knowledge further. Well help you become an expert on the growth, development and learning of young children. You can learn and explore the historical, cultural and legal frameworks that influence early years care, and become a great source of information and expertise!
This course is delivered as a Full Time course, with teaching taking place on our High Wycombe campus one day a w...
Our foundation degree is a great way to take your skills to the next level. This course is designed for Early Years professionals who are already qualified at Level 3 but really want to take their knowledge further. Well help you become an expert on the growth, development and learning of young children. You can learn and explore the historical, cultural and legal frameworks that influence early years care, and become a great source of information and expertise!<br/><br/>This course is delivered as a Full Time course, with teaching taking place on our High Wycombe campus one day a week. This course is designed to fit around your employment within a school or early years setting where you will gain invaluable experience.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
High Wycombe Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X315
Institution Code
B94
Points of Entry
Year 1
Students applying must be able to demonstrate that they are in work (paid or unpaid) related to the course for at least 2.5 days a week as this work is an extension of their study. Typically you already need to have one of the following qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Children's Care Learning and Development Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education Pre-school Practice and Child Minding Practice BTEC National Diploma Early Years Current Early Years educator If you are successful at application, we will invite you to an interview to discuss your suitability for this course and why you want to study it, as well as any experience you might have.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £5,420 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |