Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status with a Foundation Year
Swansea University
UCAS Code: X31F | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Swansea University
UCAS Code: X31F | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs: A minimum of 5 passes at Grade A*-C, including Welsh/English Language.
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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About this course
Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) 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.
The Foundation Year gives you an exciting introduction to Higher Education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful on your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after Further Education or are returning to education after a gap.
Students spend 700 hours (approximately 20 weeks) on placement in early childhood settings and are required to display competency in National Occupational Standards set by Social Care Wales. Graduates will qualify with the Early Years Practitioner Status qualification awarded by Social Care Wales.
Modules
In Year 0, you will typically study areas including: Academic Writing and Skills Development, Introduction to Being Human, Critical Reflection and Problem Solving, Social Science.
In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Safeguarding and Children's Rights, An Introduction to Reflective Practice, Child Development, The Social Construction of Childhood.
In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Play Throughout the Early Years, Embedding and Extending Reflective Practice, Communication, Language and Literacy, Protecting and Promoting Wellbeing in Education.
In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Professional Reflective Practice, Child-Centred Learning and Teaching: Embedding Innovative Proposals, Working in Partnership and Leading Others. You will also undertake a Research Project.
Assessment methods
We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional coursework and essays, examples of other assessment include:
• Group and independent presentations
• Creating a vlog or blog
• Written reports and reflections
Throughout your undergraduate Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status with a Foundation Year degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course webpage https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/education-childhood-studies/ba-early-childhood-studies-eyps-foundation-year/ or get in touch with us at study@swansea.ac.uk
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Singleton Park Campus
College of Arts and Humanities
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