15Feb
UndergraduateCourse summary
"Our Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status is accredited by Social Care Wales and offers opportunities for students to engage with infants, toddlers, young children and their families. Students spend a minimum of 700 hours on placement in settings such as early childhood centres and primary schools over the 3-year programme and are required to demonstrate competency in National Occupational Standards. This degree is designed for the student who wants to play a vital role in the education and support of young children in a professional capacity. Graduating students earn the Early Years Practitioner Status qualification which means you will be fully qualified to immediately enter the workforce in a range of early childhood settings. As a student within the School of Social Sciences, you can expect to gain practical work-based experience combined with theoretical and policy-based knowledge as well as the transferable skills required for effective Early Years practice. We are ranked 3rd in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2023). Early Childhood Studies at Swansea is ranked: 3rd in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2024) 4th in the UK Overall (Complete University Guide 2024) 95% of graduates in employment &/or study, or doing other activities, such as travelling, 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023). Our degree will provide you with a range of career options across the sector including Early Years Teaching, Support Work, Assistant Teaching, or Postgraduate study. You will need an additional study for some careers, such as Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification to become a teacher. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us via [email protected].
Modules
"The Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status is made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Students also spend a minimum of 700 hours of integrated placement in early childhood settings throughout the course. In the first year of study, you will be taught through lectures and tutorials. Examples of recent modules include: • Child Development • Early Childhood Education and Care: Policy, Practice and Safeguarding • The Social Construction of Childhood In the second year, you will learn through seminars and group-work. Examples of recent modules include: • Play Throughout The Early Years • Research with Children, Families and Practitioners • Protecting and Promoting Wellbeing in Education In the final year, you will undertake independent study through research methods, a dissertation or practice portfolio and also be taught through seminars and group-work. Examples of recent modules include: • Leadership and Management • Early Childhood Transitions • Professional Reflective Practice For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our course webpage at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/education-childhood-studies/ba-early-childhood-studies-eyps/, or get in touch with us at [email protected] "
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 Year Abroad 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/, 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:
- X311
- 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
Swansea University welcomes students from all around the globe with a wide range of international qualifications. With our community of staff and students from over 130 different countries, Swansea can feel like a home away from home. We have dedicated international teams readily available to support students from the application process right the way through to graduation. The International@campuslife team contain fully trained immigration specialists who help students, and their families in several ways - from support with visas and immigration to settling into life in the UK. We also offer a range of international scholarships available to students who can demonstrate academic excellence. Full details of the scholarships we have available can be found here: www.swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-finances/international-scholarships/ Entry requirements for individual courses can vary. If you are currently studying towards non-UK qualifications or hold a non-UK qualification you must obtain a suitable equivalent for entry onto our courses. All our minimum entry requirements and relevant country information can be found on our country pages: www.swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-country/ Most academic departments will ask for an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) for undergraduate degrees but there are exceptions, and you should always check the individual entry requirements on our course pages. If you have any questions about specific entry requirements, please contact [email protected]
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 27 credits M: 15 credits P: 39 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
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