Program Overview

Introduction

Our foundation course will give you up-to-date knowledge and skills to start or advance a rewarding career working with young children, or move on to further qualifications, including teaching degrees.

Course Options

• 3 years part-time
• September start
• Distance learning

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years part-time
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Distance learning
• FEES: £11,200 UK students starting 2025/26 (part-time, total cost)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• The Developing Child
• Inclusive Research with Children
• Safeguarding and Wellbeing
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Exploring a Sustainable Education
• Developing Practice in the Workplace
• Creative Pedagogy: How Children Learn (0-8)

Year 3

• Enhancing Practice in the Workplace
• Communication Matters

Entry Requirements

• 48 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent)
• 2 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above in English
• Applicants should have experience working in the Early Years sector
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University

Fees and Paying for University

• Tuition fees and student loans for UK students (2025/26): £11,200 UK students starting 2025/26 (part-time, total cost)
• Maintenance Loan to help cover living costs

Lecturers

• Stacy Randall, Senior Lecturer
• Michelle Wisbey, Senior Lecturer
• Ka Lee Carrie Ho, Senior Lecturer
• Sarah Rowledge, Senior Lecturer Practitioner
• Paulette Luff, Senior Lecturer

Careers

• Roles in early years and school support
• Further study, such as our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
• Transferable skills, including critical and creative thinking, team and independent work, verbal and written communication, and increased self-confidence

Student Testimonial

• "Having an opportunity to study in a different setting will give me a chance to learn new skills and meet new people." - Symone, FdA Early Years and Education student