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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Newport
Full Time
23-SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Newport
Full time
23-SEP-24
3 Years
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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!
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
88 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
D Grades / Points required
to exclude General Studies
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pass Access to HE Diploma in with a minimum of 88 UCAS Tariff points
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)
and CC at A Level to exclude General Studies
Students living in
England
£9,000 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£12,600 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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