Children's Development and Learning FdEd
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Children's Development and Learning FdEd at University of Reading for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22826 | £18756 | £21568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17532 - £26940 | £13509 - £23889 | £14787 - £27880 |
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Course Description
Build on your experience in child development, safeguarding, creativity and critical thinking, and working in partnership with parents.
This is a work-based programme; your assignments and lessons are all designed to benefit your professional development and an academic tutor will provide support throughout. Group work plays a significant role, allowing you to share experiences with fellow professionals working in a range of settings.
This programme is run in collaboration with our partners and delivered at local colleges at times to fit in with your work pattern.
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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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 Children's Development and Learning FdEd at University of Reading
| 65% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Media 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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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
Costs
Tuition Fees Children's Development and Learning FdEd
| EU | £4625 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £4625 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4625 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £4625 | year 1 |
| Wales | £4625 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4625 | 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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
X310
University Rankings
of University of Reading
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #11
- #15
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #24
- #28
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #19
- #126
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #31
- #201
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #22
- #237
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Reading
About University of Reading
The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.
List of 375 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Reading - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Reading
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11905
- postgraduates:
- 3995
- Total:
- 15900
Where is this programme taught
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Children's Development and Learning FdEd | University of Reading | 86% | 0% | 10% | £4500 | £18400 | - | Reading |
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Children's Development and Learning FdEd | University of Reading | - | 0% | 5% | £4625 | - | - | Reading |
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Childhood Studies Foundation Degree FD | Canterbury Christ Church University | 72% | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | Canterbury |
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Early Childhood Studies FdEd | Grimsby Institute | 95% | 0% | 5% | £8500 | - | - | Grimsby |
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Early Childhood Studies FdA | South Gloucestershire and Stroud College | 86% | - | 30% | £8500 | £13250 | - | Bristol |
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Children's Development and Learning FdEd | University of Reading | 59% | 0% | 0% | £4625 | - | - | Reading |
On campus
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Early Childhood Studies FdEd | Grimsby Institute | 86% | 0% | 25% | £6995 | - | - | Grimsby |
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FAQ about Children's Development and Learning FdEd University of Reading
- Tuition fees for this programme are 4625 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Managers, directors and senior officials (65%), Sales occupations (10%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (10%), Customer service occupations (10%)
- University of Reading achieved the highest ranking for Education. It is ranked #15 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Education). See all subject rankings for University of Reading.
- Children's Development and Learning FdEd is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Reading.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Childhood Studies students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- 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:
- 07 September, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024