Course Summary

Foundation degree in Children's Care Learning and Development is an exciting programme enabling those working in early years to work towards graduate status. As these are employment-based learning courses, students will require the support of their employer to successfully complete the qualification. Students need a mentor in the workplace to support them with their studies. This course is designed with the child care practitioner in mind. It has been shaped to combine studying while working in a busy childcare setting. For those students who successfully complete the Foundation degree, and who are interested in progressing their studies within the field of children's care and learning they can progress on to the BA (Hons) Children's Care Learning and Development. Future employment opportunities exist in schools, children's centres, playgroups, nurseries, social care and voluntary organisations.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January 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.

Application Codes

Course code: X315

Institution code: S82

Campus Name: University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

P (C or above on the core).


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 66%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 8220.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8220.0 Year 1
Scotland 8220.0 Year 1
Wales 8220.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8220.0 Year 1
EU 12996.0 Year 1
International 12996.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 12996.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

2022-23 tuition fees are subject to change in line with inflation, or a government change in the fee cap.

Provider information

Waterfront Building
Neptune Quay
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Ipswich
IP4 1QJ

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