FdA Early Childhood Studies
About this course
FdA in FdA Early Childhood Studies, an early childhood studies degree focused on child development and educational practice from birth to eight years. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Global & Comparative Perspective. The curriculum integrates practical placement experience within nurseries, schools, and community organisations. The first year covers foundational concepts through Contemporary Issues in Education and Academic Skills for Success, Froebel in a Contemporary and Global ECS World, Studying Young Children, and Placement 1: Developing and understanding professional practice and values. The second year advances learning through Communication, Language and Early Literacy, Researching Education in an Everyday World, Creating Inclusive Environments for Children with SEND, and Placement 2: Reflexivity in pedagogy and practice – using research and pioneering ideas to develop my practice.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: Career prospects are greatly enhanced by having GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above on this course.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 76%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Issues in Education and Academic Skills for Success
- Froebel in a Contemporary and Global ECS World
- Studying Young Children
- Placement 1: Developing and understanding professional practice and values
- Communication, Language and Early Literacy
- Researching Education in an Everyday World
- Creating Inclusive Environments for Children with SEND
- Placement 2: Reflexivity in pedagogy and practice – using research and pioneering ideas to develop my practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of FdA Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
What do graduates of FdA Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on FdA Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for FdA Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does FdA Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on FdA Early Childhood Studies at University of Roehampton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.