Foundation Degree in Early Years

You will attend taught sessions and complete directed tasks as specified in the programme. Teaching and learning will consist of workshops, lectures, seminars, discussion groups, self-assessment and independent study. This will be both college and work-based. You will also have tutorials with a personal tutor, who will meet with you in your group and also for individual sessions.

You will study:

Year 1 modules (four 8-week modules at Level 4):

• Personal and professional development through reflective practice
• Child protection and ethical practices of working with children
• Child development, observation and assessment
• Inclusive education and interprofessional perspectives.

Year 2 modules (four 8-week modules at Level 5):

• Historical and international perspectives of early years education
• Early years pedagogy and practice
• Special project.

Please note: The Foundation Degree programme is subject to change following the Kingston University Revised Academic Framework.

For more information about the course, please visit the Kingston University website.

Course Fee UK & EU Students: £5300

Course Fee International students:
Year 1 (2019/20): £14,200
Year 2 (2020/21): £14,600

You should be aware that if you progress to the BA(Hons) top-up, the fee for the top-up year for home (UK and EU) students is the standard undergraduate fee, currently £9,250 for the 2019/20 academic year.

Eligible UK and EU students can apply to the Government for a tuition loan, which is paid direct to the University. This has a low interest rate which is charged from the time the first part of the loan is paid to the University until you have repaid it.

Additional Fees

You will be given a reading list of books that you ned to buy for each module.

Trips:
The renowned Froebel Archive for Childhood Studies, containing rare books, toys and photographs.
Freud Museum London

The minimum entry requirement is a Level 3 qualfication in early years, e.g. Diploma in Childcare and Education, NNEB, CACHE Level 3 Diploma, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. You will need to be employed in an appropriate setting for a minimum of 16 hours and should normally have at least 2 years of experience post Level 3 qualification. Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning is offered for those who are unsure of the current value of their qualifications.

For more information about the entry requirements, please visit the Kingston University website.

You will need to apply through UCAS. You will then be invited to the college for an interview and a written test, and will also be given the opportunity to ask detailed questions about the course. If you want more information before you apply, please contact our Information, Advice and Guidance Team on 020 8326 2020 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

When you complete this course you can go on to a 'top-up' year of study to gain an honours degree and progress towards Qualified Teacher Status (subject to TTA entry requirements) or Early Years Teacher Status.

Your progress will be assessed by means of:

• Assignments, presentations and timed case studies
• Demonstration of professional competence in work based situations
• Practical demonstrations that apply knowledge you have gained.