Early Childhood Studies With Early Years Practitioner Status BA (Hons)

Our Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status is accredited by Social Care Wales and offers opportunities for students to engage with infants, toddlers, young children and their families. Students spend a minimum of 700 hours on placement in settings such as early childhood centres and primary schools over the 3-year programme and are required to demonstrate competency in National Occupational Standards. <br/><br/>This degree is designed for the student who wants to play a vital role in the education and support of young children in a professional capacity. Graduating students earn the Early Years Practitioner Status qualification which means you will be fully qualified to immediately enter the workforce in a range of early childhood settings. <br/><br/>As a student within the School of Social Sciences, you can expect to gain practical work-based experience combined with theoretical and policy-based knowledge as well as the transferable skills required for effective Early Years practice. We are ranked 3rd in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2023). <br/><br/>Early Childhood Studies at Swansea is ranked:<br/><br/>3rd in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2024)<br/>4th in the UK Overall (Complete University Guide 2024)<br/>95% of graduates in employment &/or study, or doing other activities, such as travelling, 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023).<br/><br/>Our degree will provide you with a range of career options across the sector including Early Years Teaching, Support Work, Assistant Teaching, or Postgraduate study. You will need an additional study for some careers, such as Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification to become a teacher.<br/><br/>If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us via study@swansea.ac.uk.