Study Schemes

FDA  Childhood Studies [X321]

Academic Year: 2025/2026Foundation Degree scheme - available from 2017/2018

Duration (studying Full-Time): 2 years

Part 1 Rules

Year 1  Core (120 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
ED13620

Key Skills for University

ED14520

Children's Development and Learning

ED14620

Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years

Semester 2
ED13720

Play Matters: Understanding and Supporting Learning and Play

ED14320

Language Development in the Early Years

ED14420

Partnerships in Principle and Practice

Part 2 Rules

Year 2  Core (120 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
ED20120

Psychology of Learning and Thinking

ED20220

Literacy in Young Children

ED20600

Working with Children

ED24320

Safeguarding and Professional Practice

Semester 2
ED20320

Research Methods

ED20620

Working with Children

ED20820

Making Sense of the Curriculum

Aberystwyth University Standard Awards

  • Entrance Scholarship / Merit Award
  • Sports Bursary
  • Music Bursary
  • International Excellence Scholarship
  • Residential Bursary
  • Aberystwyth Bursary
  • Care Leaver Bursary