Childhood Studies FdSc
University of South Wales
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Coleg y Cymoedd (Rhondda College)

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Coleg y Cymoedd (Rhondda College)

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Merthyr Tydfil College

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Coleg Gwent (Ebbw Vale)

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Coleg Gwent (Cross Keys)

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Course info

If you would like to work in childcare, or if you’re employed and are keen to further your career, this course teaches the full range of skills for working with children and young people from birth to 18 years. It is the ideal route into professional childcare, teaching or other work with young people, and provides both classroom-based study and practical experience. With strong links to local employers, the course will enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by ...Read more

If you would like to work in childcare, or if you’re employed and are keen to further your career, this course teaches the full range of skills for working with children and young people from birth to 18 years. It is the ideal route into professional childcare, teaching or other work with young people, and provides both classroom-based study and practical experience. With strong links to local employers, the course will enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by people working in the childcare sector and provides excellent opportunities for employment or further study.This course is franchised by the University of South Wales

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
56/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
Childhood and Youth Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
What students say
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carolyn
11 Nov 23

The campus site the course is on is large but with a small feel that is welcoming. The facilities at the site are well maintained. All aspects of staff and student support is..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A* - D Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Applications to the course will be considered on an individual basis. Typical entry requirements are detailed below but if you don’t meet these criteria, then your work and life experience will be taken into consideration. Combinations of the qualifications below are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

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Merit Pass is also acceptable.

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Popular A-level subjects

Childhood and Youth Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Health & Social Care
34%
Religious Studies & Theology
27%
Sociology
24%
English Literature
16%
History
14%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,000 per year

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Students from England

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£12,600 per year

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Students from International

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£12600 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Youth Studies reviews

Youth Studies
Youth Studies
Children / Youth (Social Work)
Learning Theory
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carolyn
11 Nov 23
Childhood Studies (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
The campus site the course is on is large but with a small feel that is welcoming. The facilities at the site are well maintained. All aspects of staff and student support is...
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
Coleg Morgannwg (Rhondda College) Rhondda Tonypandy Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF40 2TQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Llwynypia  0.2 miles away

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