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Childhood Development - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A degree combining psychology, therapeutic approaches and real-world experience to understand how children and young people learn, grow and face challenges. It meets the requirements for UK Intermediate Behaviour Analyst (UKiBA) certification and includes work in the on-campus Early Intervention Service.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One covers Understanding Child and Adolescent Development, Behavioural Insights in Child Development, Understanding Child and Adolescent Wellbeing, and Working with Children in Context. Learning combines knowledge workshops, skills sessions and challenge-based learning, including a research project with an external partner.

Career pathways

Teaching, nursery and early years, social work, third sector organisations, and youth and community work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points or above. A Level CCC excluding General Studies; Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills grade C plus CC at A Level; BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; Access to HE Diploma with at least 96 UCAS tariff points; T Level Pass (C and above). Normally a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent. Contextual offers may be made.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

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