BA (Hons) Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS)

The BA in Early Years Education and Professional Practice (EYPS) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a comprehensive course tailored for those wishing to develop a career within the early years' sector. The course intertwines theory and practice to ensure students are well versed in the concepts of early years education, and ready for professional practice.Course Content: The course content is structured around four main pillars, including Child Development & Learning; Early Years Education & Professional Practice; Research Methods; and Optional Modules. The first year of study lays the foundation focusing on understanding young children’s development and learning, pedagogy in the early years, and professionalism within an early years’ context. The second and third years deepen students' knowledge and understanding in the four main areas, increasing their skills and confidence in professional practice and research.Key Modules: Some of the key modules studied throughout the course include 'Introduction to Child Development & Learning', 'Pedagogy in Early Years', 'Reflective Practice & Professionalism in Early Years', 'Major Project', 'Early Years Policy & Practice', and 'Child Development in a Socio-cultural Context'. Accreditations: The course has been designed in response to the Welsh Government’s agenda for the education and care of young children and as part of the overall qualifications framework for those working in early years education. It also meets the requirements of Social Care Wales.Future Careers: Graduates with this degree can enter a variety of careers such as Early Years practitioners, Learning Support Assistants, Family Support Workers, Childcare Co-ordinators, Early Years Team Leaders. There are also opportunities to progress to postgraduate study and research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.aspx).