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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: X2D1

Children's Learning and Development (Distance Learning)

DN Colleges Group
Doncaster, England
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2 yearsDuration
£12,500Per Year (Intl)
£8,190Home Fee
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the FdA Children's Learning and Development (Distance Learning) at DN Colleges Group. Based in Doncaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The Foundation Degree (FdA) Children’s Learning and Development enables practitioners to undertake a programme of study whilst working in practice. Students will typically be employed as child minders, early years practitioners, support assistants, teaching assistants, managers or advisors working in nurseries, schools, children’s centres or family hubs. Their role will involve working with children, aged 0–8 years, and their families and wider communities. Home/uk fees are £8,190 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning Theory
Inclusive Practice and Diversity in Early Years
Professional Practice and Reflective Development
Safeguarding
Wellbeing and Child Protection
Supporting Communication and Language Development
Play
Creativity and Holistic Development
Families
Communities and Social Contexts
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:X2D1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£25,000

Home Student Fee

£8,190

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
30%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About DN Colleges Group

DN Colleges Group offers Children's Learning and Development (Distance Learning) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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