14Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) offers a holistic approach to understanding children from birth to eight years. It marks the importance of early childhood as a significant period in life which is the basis for a life-long-learning, where children are viewed as capable and competent members of society. The Foundation Year gives you an exciting introduction to Higher Education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful on your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after Further Education or are returning to education after a gap. Students spend 700 hours (approximately 20 weeks) on placement in early childhood settings and are required to display competency in National Occupational Standards set by Social Care Wales. Graduates will qualify with the Early Years Practitioner Status qualification awarded by Social Care Wales.
Modules
In Year 0, you will typically study areas including: Academic Writing and Skills Development, Introduction to Being Human, Critical Reflection and Problem Solving, Social Science. In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Safeguarding and Children's Rights, An Introduction to Reflective Practice, Child Development, The Social Construction of Childhood. In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Play Throughout the Early Years, Embedding and Extending Reflective Practice, Communication, Language and Literacy, Protecting and Promoting Wellbeing in Education. In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Professional Reflective Practice, Child-Centred Learning and Teaching: Embedding Innovative Proposals, Working in Partnership and Leading Others. You will also undertake a Research Project.
Assessment method
We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional coursework and essays, examples of other assessment include: • Group and independent presentations • Creating a vlog or blog • Written reports and reflections Throughout your undergraduate Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status with a Foundation Year degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course webpage https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/education-childhood-studies/ba-early-childhood-studies-eyps-foundation-year/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]
How to apply
29Jan
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
- Course code:
- X31F
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Singleton Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - DDD - CDD
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applications will be considered on an individual basis, and we will look at the whole application when deciding whether to make an offer of a place, including: the balance, nature and quality of A-level, AS and GCSE subjects (or equivalent); personal statement and referee’s comments. Candidates who already hold qualifications that may be suitable for entry to Higher Education or those offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Team in the first instance.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Candidates must have a DBS check prior to admission: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/criminal-record-guidance/dbs-application-guidance/
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/
Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP