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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: X300

Young Children's Learning and Development

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
Wakefield, England
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2 yearsDuration
£4,933Per Year (Intl)
£7,400Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdA Young Children's Learning and Development at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Wakefield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This course combines study and practical work experience to equip you with a combination of technical abilities, academic knowledge, and transferable skills that are highly desirable to employers. You’ll undertake a placement where you will be able to put your learning in the classroom into practice and boost your employability. Many practitioners will already have a range of rich and varied experiences of working with children and families. International tuition fees are £4,933 per year, home/UK fees are £7,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Psychology
Early Years Pedagogy and Practice
Safeguarding and Welfare in Early Years
Communication and Language Development
Family
Community and Partnership Working
Reflective Professional Practice
Work-Based Learning and Placement
Planning and Assessment in Early Years
UCAS Code:X300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£4,933

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£9,866

Home Student Fee

£7,400

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

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 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

60%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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
88%
Learning opportunities
98%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
97%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
98%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

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