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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: 86G4

Early Childhood Education and Care Foundation Degree

University Centre Somerset
Taunton, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre Somerset, the FdA Early Childhood Education and Care Foundation Degree provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Taunton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Whether experienced in the early years sector or not, if you are committed to making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families, this Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care is the perfect underpinning for your career. The programme has been developed to link closely with placement/work experiences and extensive research has been conducted to inform the design and delivery of the programme. Progression Opportunities This Foundation Degree will open up a variety of career paths and can lead to employment in family support and projects working in a ra... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Learning
Early Years Curriculum and Practice
Safeguarding and Child Wellbeing
Supporting Families and Communities
Play-Based Pedagogy
Professional Practice and Reflective Learning
Research Methods in Early Childhood
Inclusive Practice and Special Educational Needs
UCAS Code:86G4
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ 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

£9,790

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

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre Somerset

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,500£19,000£20,000
5 years£21,000£24,000£33,000

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£22,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

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

90%Working
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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£600scholarship value
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HE Diagnostic Support Fund

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About University Centre Somerset

University Centre Somerset offers Early Childhood Education and Care Foundation Degree as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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