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Childhood Studies (Top Up) - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A top-up degree exploring childhood from a global perspective to develop understanding of factors affecting a child's holistic development, health and wellbeing. It is aimed at professionals working with children and families.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take two 20-credit and two 40-credit modules, with 60 credits in each term: Influences on Children and Young People's Development, Managing the Learning Environment, Supporting and Evaluating Children and Young People's Holistic Health and Wellbeing, and Children and Contemporary Society.

Career pathways

Routes include nursing, health visiting, early years education, nursery work and social work, career change into the voluntary sector or management, and further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be working in a relevant area of childcare and hold 240 credits (120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5), or equivalent work-related qualifications. Those without the academic credits may be considered through Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL). Normally a minimum of 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

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

Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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