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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: FEY1

Early Years

East Lancashire UC
Nelson, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,275Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by East Lancashire UC, the FdA Early Years provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Nelson, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Do you currently work with young children? Or maybe you are looking to work in this sector? Our FdA Early Years will give you the skills and knowledge needed to support young children’s care and development. Home/uk fees are £9,275 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning
Early Years Policy and Practice
Observation and Assessment Methods
Planning and Implementing Activities
Supporting Inclusive Early Years Practice
Research Methods in Early Years
Professional Reflection and Development
Safeguarding and Child Wellbeing
UCAS Code:FEY1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£27,000

Home Student Fee

£9,275

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: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

20%Working
45%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
100%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
0%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About East Lancashire UC

East Lancashire UC offers Early Years as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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