Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status)
University of South Wales
UCAS Code: DYW3 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of South Wales
UCAS Code: DYW3 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
to exclude General Studies
Pass Access to HE Diploma in with a minimum of 88 UCAS Tariff points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)
UCAS Tariff
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
and CC at A Level to exclude General Studies
About this course
The Early Years Education and Practice degree focuses on working with children from birth to eight years. It equips you with the understanding and skills to support the learning and development needs of young children.
You'll undertake a placement for one day per week, as well as in week-long blocks throughout the year. This will allow you to link theory to practice around areas such as activity planning, assessment and recording procedures, and Welsh language development. You'll also develop a range of professional and entrepreneurial skills by working as part of a team with practitioners in a range of settings.
USW's Early Years Education degree course is recognised by Social Care Wales (SCW) and can be found on their List of Required Qualifications. Graduates will achieve Early Years Practitioner status alongside their academic qualifications.
Career paths typically include those in education, working in schools, nurseries, children's charities and integrated children's centres, as well as some graduates going on to gain their Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and becoming qualified teachers.
USW's Early Years Education and Practice degree is based in Newport City Campus. Right at the heart of the city, overlooking the River Usk, is one of the University’s most iconic buildings and it couldn’t be in a better location to embrace city life in Newport. Plus, the Halls of Residence are just a few minutes’ walk away, so you won’t have to get up too early for your 9am lectures!
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