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"scrapedLanguageRaw": "*UCAS Tariff points where shown, are for entry on to higher education programmes starting from September 2025. International applicants\n\nIf English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent English Language qualification. Additional requirements for International Students:\n\nYou must provide evidence of having been in general education for at least 10 years and of having studied within the last five years\n\na face-to-face or video call interview is required before an offer is made\n\nAn FdA in Early Childhood Studies can lead to a wide range of roles across early years, schools, and wider children’s services. Each module normally contains at least one piece of practice or ‘formative’ assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. ApplyPart-Time\n\nUCAS Tariff Calculator\n\nFdA Early Childhood Studies\n\nLevel\n\nLevel 5\n\nLocation\n\nColchester\n\nDuration\n\n2 Years\n\nAcademic Year\n\n2026-2027\n\nStudy Mode\n\nFull-Time\n\nCampus / Adult Skills Centre\n\nUniversity Centre Colchester\n\nStart Date\n\nSeptember 2026\n\nApplications\n\nApplications for September 2026 are open now\n\nFee(s)\n\n2026-27: TBC\n\nAwarding/Validation Body\n\nUniversity of East Anglia\n\nCourse Overview\n\nThe FdA programme is studied one day a week over two academic years, offering a flexible and accessible route for learners balancing work, study, and personal commitments. Across the two years, you will compl",
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"scrapedEntryRequirements": "As a recognised Level 5 qualification, the FdA not only strengthens your day-to-day practice but also opens clear progression routes, including the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Status – Top up and further professional development opportunities. The qualification includes recorded placement hours and mentored professional experience, giving you three years of valuable practice to strengthen future applications and career progression. Overall grades for the course and degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. Course Overview Year One (Level 4) Year Two (Level 5) Work-Based Learning FdA Early Childhood Studies 64 UCAS points*, Level 3 DfE recognised Early Years qualification and GCSE English and maths (grades A*-C or 9-4). Students wishing to progress into teaching will also need GCSE science grade C (4+). **Please note there is a charge of £44 for a DBS check Mature applicants with significant work-based exp"
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