Program Overview

Montessori Pedagogy FdA

Overview

Montessori is a developmental approach to education that recognises and encourages the natural curiosity of children and their innate drive to learn. It emphasises learning by doing, along with self-expression and collaboration. Montessori-educated children are confident, creative and independent individuals, well-prepared for life. This Montessori Pedagogy FdA degree is ideal for those looking to explore the benefits of Montessori education and understand Montessori principles, which are at the core of child-centred learning.

Course Options

• Start date: September 2025
• Degree: FdA Montessori Pedagogy
• UCAS code: X11072
• UCAS points: [Insert UCAS points]

Entry Requirements

• A Level: Must include passes at A2 in at least two subjects.
• BTEC: Extended Diploma or Diploma
• CACHE: Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF) / Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
• International Baccalaureate: Diploma with 25 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level.

Fees, Funding, and Additional Costs

• Fees:
  • UK/Home students: £9,535 per year
  • International students: £15,560 per year
• Funding:
  • UK fee status holders: Government funding, UEL funding, External funding
  • International fee status holders: UEL scholarships, Ways to pay
• Additional costs:
  • Textbooks
  • Computer equipment
  • Printing
  • Travel

What Makes This Course Different

• 3rd in London: Ranked 3rd in London in the Guardian University Guide
• Specialist academics: UEL is the largest provider of early childhood courses in London
• 92% of overall research: Rated as world-leading, internationally excellent, or internationally recognised.

Course Modules

• Year 1:
  • Theoretical Foundations of Montessori Pedagogy I
  • Montessori Curriculum - Practical Life
  • Montessori Curriculum – Sensorial
  • Montessori Curriculum – Language and Literacy 1
  • Health and Wellbeing at Work (Mental Wealth)
  • Montessori Curriculum – Mathematics 1
  • Reflective Practitioner 1
• Year 2:
  • Theoretical Foundations of Montessori Pedagogy 2
  • Montessori Curriculum – Language and Literacy 2
  • Montessori Curriculum – Mathematics 2
  • Understanding of the World and Creative studies
  • Statutory Guidance for the Early Years
  • Reflective Practitioner 2
  • Synthesis of Theory and Practice

Your Future Career

This programme is designed to allow you to gain the necessary knowledge and practical skills to work as a Montessori teacher in the Early Years sector. By focusing on Montessori education and its principles, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of early years frameworks and the statutory requirements for working in the UK.

How We Support Your Career Ambitions

• Career Zone: A digital platform providing careers and employability resources
• Mental Wealth programme: Issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you've mastered
• We are careers first: Our teaching methods and geographical location put us right up top

How You'll Learn

Knowledge is developed through lectures, guided and independent reading, group discussions and tutorials, written essays and assignments, practice with demonstrating Montessori materials and activities, practical workshops, creation of portfolios for Montessori activities, practical and oral review, self-evaluation of own understanding of the practical application of the Montessori materials and the theory underpinning the materials.

How You'll Be Assessed

We assess modules by coursework and exam (practical and oral).

Campus and Facilities

• Maria Montessori Institute: 41 Riding House Street, London W1W 7BE, United Kingdom

Who Teaches This Course

This course is delivered by the School of Childhood and Social Care.

Official Student Data from Discover Uni

• Statistics for FdA Montessori Pedagogy Degree, full time: [Insert statistics]

What Our Students and Staff Say

• Alumna: "I learned so much and it was an in-depth experience with the children then I came straight out of the organisation and into a job."

Related Courses

• Early Childhood with Montessori Pedagogy (Level 6 Top Up)
• BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Child Development