Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status, BA (Hons), with study abroad

The Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status and Year Abroad programme, accredited by Social Care Wales, enables students to engage with infants, toddlers, and families through at least 700 hours of placement in settings like primary schools and early childhood centres. Over three years, participants demonstrate competency in National Occupational Standards, gaining practical experience alongside theoretical and policy knowledge to prepare for professional roles in education and support. Graduates earn the qualification for immediate entry into the workforce, with options in teaching, support work, or further study, though additional qualifications like PGCE may be required for teaching.Ranked 3rd in the UK for Research Quality and 4th overall (Complete University Guide 2024), the programme includes compulsory modules on child development, play, safeguarding, and leadership, delivered via lectures, seminars, and independent study. Assessment methods encompass essays, presentations, blogs, and reports, fostering research and communication skills. A year abroad between the second and final year broadens cultural experiences, supported by global partners. For more details, visit the course webpage or contact study@swansea.ac.uk.

The Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status is made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Students also spend a minimum of 700 hours of placement in early childhood settings throughout the course. In the first year of study, you will be taught through lectures and tutorials. Examples of modules include: Child Development; Early Childhood Education and Care: Policy, Practice and Safeguarding; The Social Construction of Childhood. In the second year, you will learn through seminars and group-work. Examples of modules include: Play Throughout The Early Years; Research with Children, Families and Practitioners; Protecting and Promoting Wellbeing in Education. You will have the opportunity to spend a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experiencing different cultures. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. In the final year, you will undertake independent study through research methods, a dissertation or practice portfolio and also be taught through seminars and group-work. Examples of modules include: Leadership and Management; Early Childhood Transitions; Professional Reflective Practice. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our course webpage at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/education-childhood-studies/ba-early-childhood-studies-eyps, or get in touch with us at study@swansea.ac.uk