20Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
If you already work or have experience working with children / families or allied areas this flexible learning route is designed for you. Delivered around your work commitments to support you return to study. Make a difference in the lives of young children with our Early Years Education and Care programme is your gateway to a rewarding career in Early Years education, where every interaction counts towards shaping future generations. Delve into the fundamentals of Early Years Studies and gain a comprehensive understanding of child development, educational practices, and the essential role of early years educators. With a curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with practical experience, you’ll acquire the skills needed to excel in various Early Years Education careers. This is an ideal route to accessing a teacher training PGCE and other graduate roles Join a vibrant community of learners and educators committed to promoting Early Years education. Collaborate with experienced tutors and fellow students as you explore innovative teaching methods and best practices in Early Childhood Education. Our programme will allow you to achieve Early Years Practitioner Status, recognised by Social Care Wales and Early Childhood Studies Degree Network, ensuring you’re equipped to create nurturing environments that support children’s learning and development. Whether you aspire to work in schools, nurseries, Flying Start, or family and community centres, we will provide you with the tools, knowledge and support to succeed. They can also lead to a range of graduate career roles linked to education, Additional Learning Needs, wellbeing, safeguarding, play, outdoor learning, community practice.
Modules
In your first year of the Early Years Education and Care programme, you will delve into the fundamental principles that underpin Early Years education. Engage in stimulating group discussions and interactive workshops designed to introduce you to essential concepts in Early Years Studies. Through engaging lectures, you will begin to build a solid foundation of knowledge across a diverse range of relevant topics. Emphasis on hands-on learning will equip you with practical skills to effectively apply theories into your own practice, preparing you for a range of Early Years roles. Developing Successful Academic Skills (20 credits) The Professional Practitioner (20 credits) Human Development (20 credits) Children's Play: Theory and Practice (20 credits) The first 1000 days (20 credits) Research for Learning (20 credits) Safeguarding: practice, legislation and the multi-disciplinary team (20 credits) Well-being, care and healthy living (20 credits) Multilingual Practice in the Early Years (20 credits) Building on your knowledge, your second year in the Early Years Education and Care programme will deepen your understanding and broaden your perspectives. Participate in practical workshops and opportunities for specialised study visits that delve into complex issues and emerging trends in Early Years Education. Engage with guest speakers, experts who will share their insights into current policies and developments within the early years sector. There may be opportunities for optional residential visits within the UK and abroad will offer invaluable cultural experiences and further enrich your understanding of global practices as you study to gain Early Years Practitioner Status. Language and Literacy in the Digital Age (20 credits) Awe and wonder- science, mathematics and the outdoors (20 credits) Leadership and teamwork in the early years (20 credits) Early Years Curricula (20 credits) Supporting Children with Additional Learning Needs (20 credits) Leadership and Management for systems of quality (20 credits) Inclusive leadership: working together to support families (20 credits) Regaining Paradise? Sustainability in the Early Years (20 credits) Leadership skills in entrepreneurship (20 credits)
Assessment method
All our programmes are assessed by 100% course work. There are no exams. We have found that using a varied range of assessment methods increases employability skills. Employers seek graduates who are problem-solvers and who have a range of transferable skills. Assessment gives opportunities to develop skills such as the ability to work in a team, have effective oral and written communication while using a range of information sharing methods, including briefing papers, academic posters, group debates and professional discussions. There are also opportunities for practical work experiences, supporting employability, professional development and careers.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Other
Work Experience
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15600 | Year 1 |
| International | £15600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Students are required to apply for, and obtain, a UWTSD Enhanced Disclosure Barring Check (DBS). The fee for this is dependent on the DBS and is approximately £44.
Students are required to gain the equivalent of 700 hours’ practical experience in places such as early years settings. This will incur travelling costs and refreshment costs. (Only applies to Early Years Practitioner Status programmes.)
Students may incur additional costs as they are required to attend some module lectures with appropriate clothing for study outdoors.
Mandatory study experiences and enhancement activities are organised for students studying Early Years. The cost of travelling and the study on offer is covered by the Early Years discipline. However, students would need to supply their own refreshments for some visits.
Additionally, Early Years organises optional opportunities for students to gain additional qualifications during the latter part of their programme, for example, Health and Safety, Safeguarding. These incur costs for the students; the cost is determined by the provider.
The School of Early Years also offers students optional opportunities to partake in visits beyond the campus, for example, Cardiff, London, Sweden and Canada. The costs of these optional visits are incurred by the students.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP