University of South Wales

Childhood Development Including Foundation Year

University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom

Course overview

This Foundation Year will help you to build your confidence and lay the foundations for you to successfully complete a full degree in Childhood Development.

Key highlights

  • Foundation year builds confidence before progressing to full degree study
  • Prepares you to successfully complete a full Childhood Development degree

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — UCAS points: 48 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
  • BTEC: PPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: DD — 48 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass.
  • T-level: Pass — …to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points T Level: Pass (D or E) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Gra…
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
  • A-level: DD — 48 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass.

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 £2,500
  • Course 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 £1,000
  • USW 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 £250
  • USW Summer School

    Please contact the provider.

Careers this course leads to

  • Early years practitioner
  • Family support worker
  • Teaching assistant
  • Childcare manager
  • Play worker

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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