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Early Years Education (Top Up) - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A one-year top-up degree at the Newport campus exploring best practice in early childhood education internationally. It develops critical thinking, theoretical knowledge and real-world experience, and is aimed at a multi-national cohort.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Exploring Early Years Pedagogy, Academic English, Literacy and Numeracy Development in the Early Years, Global Childhoods and Perspectives on Effective Learning. Includes a two-week placement in a local educational setting in the second semester.

Career pathways

Teaching, nurseries, children's charities, integrated children's centres, project officer roles, nursery leader.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must show recognised prior learning up to Level 5. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List, with subscription to the DBS Update Service, is required (overseas equivalent for non-UK applicants).

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

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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