Childhood Development
University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom
Course overview
Understand how children and young people learn, grow and experience challenges across different contexts. This hands-on degree combines psychology, therapeutic approaches and real-world experience in a supportive, research-focused environment that prepares you to make a meaningful difference.
Key highlights
- Explores how children and young people learn, grow and face challenges
- Combines psychology with therapeutic approaches to child development
- Hands-on learning including real-world experience
- Taught in a supportive, research-focused environment
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — UCAS points: 96 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
- BTEC: MMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Pass — …HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
- Welsh Baccalaureate — Grade C and CC
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
- A-level: CCC — to exclude General Studies
- A-level: CC — to exclude General Studies
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
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Careers this course leads to
- Family support worker
- Children's support worker
- Teaching assistant
- Youth worker
- Early years practitioner
- Play therapy assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,200
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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