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Early Years, Foundation Degree at Havant and South Downs College

Early Years, Foundation Degree is a part time foundation degree (FdA) at Havant and South Downs College (HSD) in South Downs, United Kingdom. The programme is listed in the Interdisciplinary Studies subject area.

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Early Years, Foundation Degree at Havant and South Downs College: key facts

Degree / awardFdA✓ source attached
Study durationNot published in our verified sources↗ university source
LocationSouth Downs, United Kingdom✓ source attached
Study modePart-time✓ checked 20 Aug 2026 · hsdc.ac.uk"Part-time"
Language of instructionNot published in our verified sources↗ university source
Entry requirementsNot published in our verified sources↗ university source
English language requirementNot published in our verified sources↗ university source
Next intakeAcademic Year 2026-27✓ checked 20 Aug 2026 · hsdc.ac.uk"Academic Year 2026-27"
Application deadlineNot published in our verified sources↗ university source
Tuition / feesNot published in our verified sources↗ university source

About Early Years, Foundation Degree at Havant and South Downs College

This Foundation Degree provides a broad perspective of working with children through early childhood up to eight years of age. You will gain a sound understanding of the diverse contexts in which young children develop and learn. This course is delivered one day a week and is aimed at those working in a variety of Early Years settings.

From the course page at hsdc.ac.uk, read 19 Aug 2026

Early Years, Foundation Degree is a part time foundation degree (FdA) at Havant and South Downs College (HSD) in South Downs, United Kingdom. The programme is listed in the Interdisciplinary Studies subject area.

The course covers early childhood up to eight years of age and considers how children develop and learn in different contexts. It is delivered one day a week alongside work in an early years setting. Modules include child development, safeguarding and integrated practice, play and creativity, working with families, and special educational needs.

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Early Years, Foundation Degree programme structure

Year One: - Culture, diversity and overcoming prejudice. - Child Development - Introduction to health and wellbeing. - Introduction to professional and academic skills - Play and creativity - Safeguarding and integrated practice Year Two: - Curricula Around the World - Understanding Children's Behaviour - Working with Families - Importance of Research in the Early Years - Childhood in Crisis - Special Education Needs

Verified from the official hsdc.ac.uk source, read 19 Aug 2026.

Career outcomes after Early Years, Foundation Degree

There are lots of people at the college, each studying a diverse range of courses, people from all different areas come to study here, it creates a sense of community, there is a huge social aspect to college life across all courses.

Verified from the official hsdc.ac.uk source, read 19 Aug 2026.

What to check before applying to Early Years, Foundation Degree

TimingStart: Academic Year 2026-27

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Study loadPart-time

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Early Years, Foundation Degree entry requirements and frequently asked questions

What qualification does Early Years, Foundation Degree award?

Early Years, Foundation Degree is listed in the linked official catalogue as a FdA programme at Havant and South Downs College. The provider remains the authority for current course details.

When does Early Years, Foundation Degree start?

The programme source lists Academic Year 2026-27 as the intake or start. Check that the application window shown above belongs to the same cohort before applying.

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Early Years, Foundation Degree entry requirements and costs

Entry requirements include a T Level in Early Years Education. Applicants also need professional experience of working or volunteering in an early years setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week.

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  • Award: FdA
  • Duration: 2
  • Study mode: Part-time
  • Location: Havant and South Downs College, United Kingdom
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