Foundation Degree Early Years Yr1 (UoH)

On successful completion of the Foundation Degree, you will be able to complete one more year (Level 6) at the University of Hertfordshire which will give you a BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education or a BA (Hons) Education

Once you have your full degree, you can head into teaching by completing a PGCE or training through Schools Direct or you can complete a Masters (MA) in Education or MSc Psychology or even convert to a Masters (Sc)  in Outdoor Environmental Learning.  You could also consider a conversion into Social Work, Graduate Schemes or continuing your Early Years Practice and Management career.

You will be actively involved in a range of learning, teaching and assessments as part of the Foundation Degree in Early Years. Such active approaches aim to put you at the centre of your learning and you will be involved and engaged in all aspects of your assessment and learning. High expectations will be communicated to you to promote a self-filling prophecy to perform to the highest standard.

Diversity of opportunity for students to demonstrate their talents and strengths will be provided across the programme. Hence, a variety of approaches to learning and teaching will be utilised to reflect the academic level, session content and outcomes.

Modules of study for the FdA Early Years programme are:

Level 4
Core Modules

• Perspectives on Early Years
• Early Years policy and practice
• Play and Learning
• The Developing Child

Level 5
Core Modules

• SEND
• Wellbeing
• Leadership and Management
• Collaborative practice

The modules will enable you to draw on your professional skills and experiences to interlink between current legislation, effective practice and improve your holistic development.

You will be given the opportunity to demonstrate and develop your talents and strengths throughout the programme. Tutors ensure a variety of approaches to learning and teaching are utilised to reflect the academic level, session content and outcomes for each Module.

For further information on the modules please click here.

How will I be assessed?

Each module has a different form of assessment which is clearly outlined in the Module guide that you will receive. The assessments are based on developing academic skills demonstrated through a range of assessment methods.

48 UCAS points to come from a relevant qualification such as Level 3 CACHE certificate or significant relevant work experience, satisfactory reference, evidence of current DBS and interview.

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 (Grade C) or above and GCSE Mathematics at Grade 4(Grade C) and above.

To secure progression to the university & teaching you will need Grade 4 in Mathematics and English - you can upskill as part of your course.You will also need to secure Grade 4 in Maths and English to progress into employment in the future.The University also accepts a number of other equivalent qualifications including BTEC, IB and Access courses.

You will need to have regular access to an appropriate early years setting, you do not have to be employed by the setting but your experience needs to be substantial.

You will be required to attend an interveiw.

To apply for this course you will need to complete the University of Hertfordshire's application form online, please ensure you specify on the application form you would like to study at Hertford Regional College. Please click here for the application form.

£6,165 per annum is the fee for Foundation Degrees in 2024/25. Full and part-time students are normally eligible for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England. See https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance

There may be opportunities for trips and visits organised, these will be at an additional charge for the students.