This is a work-based early years degree, on which youll attend St Marys one day a week whilst employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity).
- Attend St Marys University one day a week throughout this work-based course
- Progress on to the BA Hons in Primary Education QTS Work Based Route degree programme
Our Early Years foundation degree gives those already working in education the opportunity to gain a vocational qualification through part-time study.
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This is a work-based early years degree, on which youll attend St Marys one day a week whilst employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity).<br/><br/><br/>- Attend St Marys University one day a week throughout this work-based course <br/><br/><br/>- Progress on to the BA Hons in Primary Education QTS Work Based Route degree programme<br/><br/><br/> Our Early Years foundation degree gives those already working in education the opportunity to gain a vocational qualification through part-time study.<br/><br/><br/>The course provides opportunities for people working directly with children, or those working in other educational support roles, to build their knowledge and experience through study at higher education level. The degree, which will help to enhance your understanding of your current professional role, can be completed in a minimum of two years part-time study.<br/><br/>This course aims to build self-confidence in the workplace and at home. The current emphasis on the development of the school workforce as a whole has been one of the driving forces behind this degree. <br/><br/>Early Years Education will open up a range of opportunities in the education sector, especially within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).<br/><br/>**Why St Marys**<br/><br/>Successful completion of this early years degree leads to the award of a foundation degree in Early Years Education.<br/><br/>There is then an opportunity for you to progress to one of our enhancement undergraduate degrees:<br/><br/><br/>- BA (Hon) Primary Education (Work-based Route) (one year)<br/><br/><br/>- BA (Hon) Primary Education (Work-based Route) with QTS (two years)<br/><br/><br/>- BA (Hon) Primary Education (Work-based Route) with QTS specialising in SEND (two years)<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X110
Institution Code
S64
Points of Entry
Year 1
GCSE grade C/4 in English Language is required
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £7,260 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,100 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |