BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status with a Foundation Year
Course overview
The BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status (with Foundation Year) at Swansea University is for students who want to work with young children and gain the qualification needed to become an early years practitioner. The foundation year helps students who do not yet meet the usual entry requirements or who are returning to study get ready for the main degree.
The exciting part of the course is practical experience. You will complete your work placements in early years settings like nurseries and schools. This helps you develop real skills and meet the standards set by Social Care Wales. When you finish the course, you will have both a degree and professional Early Years Practitioner Status, ready to start a career supporting young children, families, and communities.
Entry requirements
To apply, prepare a personal statement that shows your interest in working with young children and details your academic background. A reference from a teacher or employer is required, and include a CV showcasing relevant experience.
Grade Requirements:
- For foundation year entry, a typical CCC-DDD at A-level (or equivalent qualifications) is considered.
- Equivalent international qualifications are accepted—contact the university for specifics.
English Proficiency:
- If English is not your first language, you will need to meet the university’s English language requirements (such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc).
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status (with Foundation Year) are well-equipped for professional practice in early years and related fields. Possible career paths include:
- Early Years Practitioner
- Teaching Assistant
- Family Support Worker
- Nursery or Preschool Manager
- Early Years Teacher
Cost of study
International students pay £19,000 for the BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status with a Foundation Year.
Admission
Applications for the BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status (with Foundation Year) at Swansea University can be made through the UCAS undergraduate application system or the university’s international application portal. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.
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