About Fda Early Years & Primary Practice in University of Suffolk
The Foundation Degree in Arts in Early Years & Primary Practice (FdA EYPP) is an employment related higher education qualification which offers students/practitioners a mix of work-related specialist skills and academic study. The course provides students/practitioners with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and understanding of theoretical ideas associated with the care, learning and development of young children. It develops the values and beliefs necessary for those working in the Early and Primary Years with the essential knowledge and understanding of regulatory and legislative frameworks.
Each module will develop student’s ability to explore, discuss, analyse, evaluate and develop their practice with regard to theory, research, policy and recognised good practice.
Career opportunities
There are many and varied pathways for progression for graduates of the Foundation degree and all successful students will have enhanced employability in the childcare sector. Future employment opportunities exist in schools, children's centres, playgroups, nurseries, social care and voluntary organisations.
Graduates may also go on to management opportunities within the early years sector, progression to the level 6 course (both on-campus and on-line) leading to postgraduate initial teaching training (ITT) for those wishing to pursue a career in teaching.
Entry requirements
- IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.
