Early Childhood Studies With Early Years Practitioner Status
Swansea University
Early Childhood Studies With Early Years Practitioner Status
Course Summary
Early Childhood Studies 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. You will learn how to support children and recognise them as being at the centre of families, communities and the wider socio-economic world. You will study diversity, the uniqueness of each child and how Early Childhood professionals can support children in difficult situations such as those suffering from trauma and in social crisis. Within the programme, you will earn qualified Early Years Practitioner status (EYPS), gaining practical work-based experience combined with theoretical and policy-based knowledge as well as the transferable skills required for effective Early Years practice, including the management of Early Years settings.
The degree leads to a wide range of careers such as Early years teaching, Family and Community Support Workers, Social Work, Teaching Assistants and Speech and Language Therapy.
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Course Details - Modules
• Children’s early social worlds
• Family and Community Engagement in the early years
• Early childhood rights, policies and services
• Infants, toddlers, young children and technology
• Child Development
• Children’s culture and language
• ICT in early years practice
• Professional reflective practice
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment varies and includes essays, coursework, examinations and professional practice.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Access to Humanities Course
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success.
If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one
grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
B + BB at A-Level
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
73%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
EU
16450.0
Year 1
International
16450.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
16450.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
16450.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Singleton Park
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Swansea
SA2 8PP
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