Program Overview
The FdA Early Years Leadership at Edge Hill University is a Preparation Course programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the FdA Early Years Leadership programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 50 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the FdA Early Years Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Personal and Professional Development in a Work Based Context
- Meeting the Diverse Needs of the Whole Child
- Exploring Early Years Curriculum
- Working with Families, Communities and Other Practitioners
- Researching Early Years Leadership and Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The entry criteria below are mapped to the current UCAS Tariff for academic year 2016/17 entry and the new UCAS Tariff for academic year 2017/18 entry.
- 2016/17 Entry \xc2\x96 40 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required;
- 2017/18 Entry \xc2\x96 16 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.
Accreditation of prior learning through relevant NVQ Level 4 or 5 qualifications may be possible. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or above (or equivalent) is desirable.
You must be working (on a full-time, part-time or voluntary basis) in an early years setting with children aged 0-5 years.
If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of \xc2\x91Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults\xc2\x92. Further information will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 50 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 50 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Edge Hill University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, United Kingdom
Edge Hill University is a campus-based public university in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England. The university, which originally opened in 1885 as Edge Hill College, was the first non-denominational...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months