Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons)

Program Overview

Swansea University's Early Childhood Studies program with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) provides a comprehensive understanding of child development from birth to eight years. Through a holistic approach, students gain knowledge and skills to support children's well-being and development in various settings. The program emphasizes research, critical thinking, and reflective practice, preparing graduates for careers in early years teaching, family support, and postgraduate studies in education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) at Swansea University offers a holistic approach to understanding children from birth to eight years. It emphasizes the importance of early childhood as a significant period in life, where children are viewed as capable and competent members of society. The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to support children's development and well-being in various settings.

Outline:

The program consists of a Foundation Year followed by three years of study.

Foundation Year:

The Foundation Year provides an introduction to higher education, exploring humanities and social sciences to prepare students for the degree program.

Year 1:

• Safeguarding and Children's Rights
• The Social Construction of Childhood
• An Introduction to Reflective Practice
• Child Development
• Policy and Curriculum in the Early Years

Year 2:

• Play Throughout the Early Years
• Embedding and Extending Reflective Practice
• Communication, Language, and Literacy
• Protecting and Promoting Wellbeing in Education
• Research with Children, Families, and Practitioners

Year 3:

• Research Project
• Professional Reflective Practice
• Working in Partnership and Leading Others

Assessment:

Assessment methods may include essays, presentations, portfolios, and examinations. The program emphasizes the development of research skills, critical thinking, and reflective practice.

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical placements. Students benefit from the expertise of academic staff and practicing professionals. The program also incorporates innovative teaching methods, such as problem-based learning and peer-to-peer learning.

Careers:

Graduates are qualified as Early Years Practitioners and can pursue careers in:

• Early Years Teaching
• Family and Community Support Work
• Teaching Assistants
• Postgraduate study in education or related fields

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 17,250 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 18,100 £ 17,250 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 18,100 Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government. Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.