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University degree

Early Years

Brockenhurst College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

The Level 4/5 Foundation Degree in Early Years provides a progression route for you if you work in the childcare sector and want to top-up your L3 Early Years qualification.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
other higher education15%
an Access course5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
Continue past first year
95%
Student satisfaction
What students say National Student Survey
95%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching99%
Assessment & feedback95%
Academic support96%
Well organised95%
Learning resources84%
Student community92%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — the cit
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★
Would do it again
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — the city is a brilliant
Class of 2024 · Full-time
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