Early Years Studies FdA
University of Bedfordshire
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21429 | £18747 | £21015 |
25-75 percentile range | £17440 - £25832 | £13419 - £24171 | £14765 - £27520 |
All courses in the UK
Course Description
If you work with young children, (e.g. pre-school, child-minding, day nursery or children’s centre), this course is designed to suit your work commitments, combining academic study with knowledge of your work, and preparing you for the top-up degree and professions in Early Years.
Develop your skills in teaching and learning support, reflecting on work-based practice in educating and supporting young children’s early learning and development.
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.
This particular course
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- 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 University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bedfordshire in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #36
- #47
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #70
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #34
- #301
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 14 university rankings of University of Bedfordshire
About University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.
List of 306 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Bedfordshire - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Bedfordshire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bedfordshire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10090
- postgraduates:
- 3170
- Total:
- 13260
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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
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Early Years Education FdA | St Mary's University, Twickenham | 94% | 0% | 10% | £6900 | £16320 | 75 | Twickenham | On campus Full-time | |
Early Years, Education and Practice (Work Based) FdA | Farnborough College of Technology | 100% | 0% | 10% | £6000 | £8000 | - | Farnborough | On campus Full-time | |
Early Years & Primary Practice FdA | University of Suffolk | - | 0% | 5% | £8220 | £13992 | 96 | Ipswich | On campus Full-time | |
Early Years FdA | Calderdale College | 100% | 0% | 10% | £7950 | £7950 | - | Halifax | On campus Full-time | |
Children's Care Learning and Development FdA | University of Suffolk | 100% | - | 5% | £8220 | £13992 | 146 | Ipswich | On campus Full-time | |
Early Years Pedagogy (0-8 Years) FD | NESCOT North East Surrey College of Technology | - | - | - | £6300 | £6800 | - | Epsom | On campus Full-time | |
Early Years FdA | University of Chichester | - | - | - | £9250 | £15840 | - | Chichester | On campus Full-time | |
Early years (New College Swindon) FdA | Oxford Brookes University | - | - | - | £7570 | £9900 | - | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Early Years FdA | City of Bristol College | 100% | 0% | 20% | £6165 | - | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Early Years Care and Education FdA | University of Portsmouth | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | - | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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