Aberystwyth University

BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

In order to undertake this course, you will need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check through the School of Education at a cost of about £40. In some circumstances the cost may be higher, especially if you’ve lived outside of the UK for a period of time. Why study the BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Year Practitioner Status at Aberystwyth University?

The School of Education at Aberystwyth University has been offering stimulating and innovative study programmes for over 100 years. Research-led teaching informs our syllabus which means that you will benefit from the very latest information and developments in the subject, enabling you to critically engage with the key issues. The BA Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status will enable you to gain a recognised professional qualification as an integral part of your degree.

You'll learn about the vital role that practitioners have to play in children’s early years and how to work effectively within this role. You'll have an opportunity to develop an understanding of the complex knowledge associated with children's early years' development. You'll critically reflect on and manage your own learning and performance.

You will acquire employability skills and the personal attributes and values that are necessary for employment, training or further education. Undergraduate lecturers in the School of Education are either qualified to PhD standard or are experienced practitioners in their field. All teaching staff currently possess, or are working towards, a recognised teaching qualification.

Key highlights

  • Recognised professional practitioner qualification gained as an integral part of the degree
  • Explores the vital role of practitioners in children's early years
  • Builds understanding of complex knowledge about early years development
  • Research-led teaching reflecting the latest developments in the subject
  • Taught by PhD-qualified staff or experienced practitioners in the field
  • Develops critical reflection and management of your own learning

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Req…
  • A-level: BBB-CCC — UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Req…
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English
  • BTEC: DDM-MMM — BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 26-30 — …requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Requirements: See our Undergraduate English Language Re…

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Early years practitioner
  • Nursery practitioner
  • Nursery manager
  • Early years teaching assistant
  • Family support worker
  • Children's centre worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,190 per year

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 Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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