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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status)
University of South Wales
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status) course at University of South Wales.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,D
to exclude General Studies
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | A |
| Art and Design | C |
| Biology | E |
| Business Studies | C |
| English Language | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: DYW3
Here's what University of South Wales says about its Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status) 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!
Source: University of South Wales
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Education
Location
Newport | Newport
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Early years education
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,000 per year |
| Scotland | £9,000 per year |
| Wales | £9,000 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,000 per year |
| EU | £9,000 per year |
| International | £12,600 per year |
University of South Wales student reviews
Showing 977 reviews
1st year
Psychology
8 months ago
They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.
1st year
Psychology
8 months ago
Uni's advice team is very hostile against students they regard you as their enemy and Uni's accommodation team is careless about the problems within the halls including dirty blocks and issues among students inside the blocks
1st year student
1 year ago
The campus is situated away from the noise which it makes a beautiful comfort place for me to be.
1st year student
1 year ago
I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles
1st year student
1 year ago
they provided me with very good academic support that help my study
1st year student
1 year ago
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.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of South Wales
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 Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
92%
med
Assessment and feedback
92%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
96%
high
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
86%
med
Student voice
86%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
87%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
83%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status) at University of South Wales.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of South Wales graduates who took Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£25.2k
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 Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status).
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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