Early Years Foundation Degree FdA

This course enables you to 'learn as you earn' by combining a minimum of 16 hours workplace learning with part-time study at a local college.
You will gain 240 academic credits on completion of this course.
Completion of this course offers you a progression pathway into a relevant BA Top Up programme.
Partner colleges include Brooklands College (Weybridge campus); Kensington and Chelsea College; Kingston College; NESCOT; NEWTEC; Richmond College; South Thames College; West Thames College; Whitefield Academy Trust and Guildford College.
The course covers the education, care and development of young children.
The School of Education at Kingston University is consistently rated among the top education departments in the country by the Guardian UK University league tables.
We design our courses in collaboration with local authorities, schools, colleges and other educational organisations. This ensures you will keep up to date with the latest developments and initiatives.

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.