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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Childhood Studies (Top-Up)
University of South Wales
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Childhood Studies (Top-Up) course at University of South Wales.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £9,535 per year |
| International | £15,850 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L531
Here's what University of South Wales says about its Childhood Studies (Top-Up) course.
Current childhood policy stresses the importance of placing the child at the centre of the government agenda and this exciting award aims to highlight the rights and needs of the child and family. The BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies is a relevant course for a wide range of professionals who work with children and families, including nurses, health visitors, early years educators, nursery workers in the public and independent sectors, social workers and people working in the youth justice and law enforcement sectors.
You will get to study and learn with people from a variety of disciplines, who are all concerned with the wellbeing of children and their families. The emphasis is on exploring childhood from a global perspective to develop or strengthen your understanding of factors that affect a child’s health and wellbeing.
Source: University of South Wales
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Education
Location
Pontypridd | Pontypridd
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Childhood studies
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
You will study the following modules and complete a dissertation: •Developmental Influences on Children and Young People (Core) •Managing the Learning Environment (Core) •Student Led Focussed Study (Optional) or Contemporary Issues (Optional)
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I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles
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they provided me with very good academic support that help my study
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Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of South Wales students who took the Childhood Studies (Top-Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
98%
high
Teaching on my course
98%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
99%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
med
Learning opportunities
96%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
97%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
99%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
96%
high
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
97%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
100%
high
Academic support
96%
med
Academic support
96%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
low
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
94%
med
Learning resources
94%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
97%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
94%
med
Student voice
94%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
89%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
97%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
88%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking Childhood Studies (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of South Wales graduates who took Childhood Studies (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
59%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
89%
In work, study or other activity
83%
Say it fits with future plans
81%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
23%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
22%
Welfare Professionals
13%
Caring personal services
12%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of South Wales graduates who took Childhood Studies (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£24.1k
Third year after graduation
£25k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Childhood Studies (Top-Up).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Discussions
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