Early Years Foundation Degree FdA
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Early Years Foundation Degree FdA and other courses in Creative Writing at Kingston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Writing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Writing at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £21000 | £19500 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £25500 | £15500 - £25000 | £17000 - £29500 |
All English Studies courses of Kingston University
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20738 | £17423 | £20425 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18446 - £26123 | £12846 - £22039 | £15406 - £26500 |
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Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston
- This course is recognised as a “full and relevant” qualification by the Department for Education, valued by employers.
- You can earn while you learn. This course combines workplace learning (a minimum of 16 hours per week) with part-time study at a local partner (1 day a week). Once you complete the course, you’ll have 240 academic credits.
- You’ll be assessed through a variety of assignments. There are no written exams.
- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.
About this course
This approved, Sector-Endorsed Foundation Degree in Early Years (SEFDEY) covers a wide range of critical and contemporary issues in the field of Early Years education. It explores the voice of the child, international perspectives, child protection, pedagogical approaches, communication theories and multi-professional practice.
You’ll reflect on theoretical and practice-based knowledge to support approaches to working with children from birth to five years old, with an appreciation
for working with children up to the age of eight.
Future Skills
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.
At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.
Career opportunities
Once you complete this course, you can top-up your qualification to a full BA (Hons) degree, through one year’s study at Kingston. There are then various postgraduate and continuing professional development opportunities to further enhance your career.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Early Years Foundation Degree FdA at Kingston University
| 15% | Design occupations |
| 15% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
• 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. • Normally two years' experience in an appropriate setting. The selection process involves interview at your chosen college, selection exercises and a current DBS check
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing
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Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Kingston University in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #40
- #52
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #50
- #66
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #42
- #401
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 24 university rankings of Kingston University
About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
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Student composition of Kingston University
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Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Early Years Education”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Early Years & Primary Practice FdA | University of Suffolk | - | 0% | 5% | £8220 | £13992 | 96 | Ipswich | On campus Full-time |
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Children's Care Learning and Development FdA | University of Suffolk | 100% | - | 5% | £8220 | £13992 | 146 | Ipswich | On campus Full-time |
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Early Years Pedagogy (0-8 Years) FD | NESCOT North East Surrey College of Technology | - | - | - | £6300 | £6800 | - | Epsom | On campus Full-time |
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Early years (New College Swindon) FdA | Oxford Brookes University | - | - | - | £7570 | £9900 | - | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
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Early Years Care and Education FdA | University of Portsmouth | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | - | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
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Early Years (Abingdon and Witney College) FdA | Oxford Brookes University | - | 0% | 0% | £7570 | £9900 | - | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
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Early Years (Solihull College and University Centre) FdA | Oxford Brookes University | - | - | - | £7570 | £9900 | - | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
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Professional Practice in Early Years 0-8 (Foundation Degree) FdEd | University of Hull | - | - | - | £7500 £7500 | £16500 | - | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Early Years FdA | Birmingham City University | - | - | - | £7500 | £7500 | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Early Years FdA | Gloucestershire College | - | - | - | £7700 | - | - | Gloucester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
