Children's Development and Learning FdA
York College
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 | £22820 | £18460 | £20799 |
25-75 percentile range | £17528 - £26934 | £13130 - £23882 | £14555 - £27277 |
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Course Description
This course is aimed at practitioners who hold a relevant Level 3 qualification and have a minimum of two years vocational experience. It is aimed at those who are wanting to progress into a more supervisory role.
Tutors on the foundation degree in Children’s Development and Learning will work with you to ensure that you are able to develop the skills and competencies you need to progress in your chosen career. This is a specialist programme aimed at those working or seeking to work in roles associated with children aged 0 – 11 years in educational care settings and primary schools.
A satisfactory DBS and two years of relevant childcare experience is also required for entry on this course.
Successful completion of the FD Children’s Development and Learning will enable you to enrol on the BA (Hons) Leading Children’s Development and Learning at York College University to convert your qualification into a full honours’ degree.
Modules
Level 4
Professional and Academic Competence
Legal and Professional Aspects
Promoting Inclusive Practice
Learning and Development
Level 5
Children in Society
Health and Well-being
Social Policy and Childhood Education
Children’s Play and Exploration
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants who have relevant skills and experience but who do not hold the standard minimum entry requirements will be considered. Applicants will be required to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to enter the course through their personal statement.
Costs
Tuition Fees Children's Development and Learning FdA
England UK | £7200 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £7200 | year 1 |
Scotland | £7200 | year 1 |
Wales | £7200 | 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)
About York College
York College is a tertiary education provider that provides both Further Education and Higher Education courses, including A-Levels, practical vocational courses, and university level degree programmes. Their single modern campus is located on the outskirts of the city of York, England.
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Student composition of York College
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Total number of students enrolled at York College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- postgraduates:
- Total:
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