Early Years (Abingdon and Witney College) FdA
Oxford Brookes University
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Education and Teaching
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £25000 | £30000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23500 - £27500 | £20000 - £28500 | £18500 - £34000 |
All Education and Teaching courses of Oxford Brookes University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Education and Teaching
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22820 | £18460 | £20799 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17528 - £26934 | £13130 - £23882 | £14555 - £27277 |
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Course Description
The Early Years foundation degree is designed for practitioners who are working in a variety of early years settings, with families or playgroups and in schools, nurseries and children's centres.The course provides opportunities to: develop your knowledge and practice ; enhance your career prospects; gain access to further learning; study while you work. Employers have been directly involved in the design of the course, which will build upon the practical work you are already undertaking in the workplace to provide clear links between practice and theory.
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 (Abingdon and Witney College) FdA at Oxford Brookes University
| 75% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Early Years (Abingdon and Witney College) FdA
| England UK | £7570 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £7570 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £7570 | year 1 |
| Wales | £7570 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7570 | year 1 |
| EU | £9900 | year 1 |
| International | £9900 | year 1 |
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 Oxford Brookes University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Oxford Brookes University in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #27
- #32
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #45
- #57
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #29
- #251
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #42
- #401
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #44
- #440
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of Oxford Brookes University
About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University was established in 1865, in the town of Oxford. This higher education institution operates from three main campuses: Headington, Wheatley, and Harcourt Hill - with a secondary campus in Swindon devoted to Nursing and a variety of CPD courses. This university performs strongly both in the areas of academics and athletics, holding prestigious achievements in both domains.
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Student composition of Oxford Brookes University
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Total number of students enrolled at Oxford Brookes University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11520
- postgraduates:
- 2880
- Total:
- 14400
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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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| 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
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
