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St Mary's University, Twickenham · Undergraduate
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Offered by St Mary's University, Twickenham, the FdA Early Years Education provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Twickenham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This is a work-based early years degree, on which you'll attend St Mary's one day a week whilst employed in work with children and young people for at least half of the week (in either a paid or voluntary capacity). - Attend St Mary's University one day a week throughout this work-based course - Progress onto the BA Hons in Primary Education QTS Work Based Route degree programme Our Early Years foundation degree gives those already working in education the opportunity to gain a vocational qualification through part-time study. The course provides opportunities for people working direct... International tuition fees are £17,100 per year, home/UK fees are £7,260 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£17,100
per year
Home Student Fee
£7,260
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £31,000 | £33,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £26,500 | £31,000 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £31,500 | £38,500 | £42,500 |
UK subject average: £22,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 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.
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 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.
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St Mary's University, Twickenham · Undergraduate

St Mary's University, Twickenham offers Early Years Education as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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