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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: XYP1
Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS)
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Work with children from birth to eight years of age and their families. On this degree you will become a highly skilled early years practitioner. You will earn qualified Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS), gaining practical work-based experience combined with theoretical and policy-based knowledge, as well as the transferable skills required for effective early years practice, including the management of early years settings. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Child Development and Wellbeing
Early Years Curriculum and Learning
Professional Practice and EYPS Standards
Working with Families and Communities
Leadership and Management in Early Years Settings
Play
Creativity and Outdoor Learning
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Research Methods in Early Years Practice
UCAS Code:XYP1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 60 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Work-based placements are a key feature of the programme and are embedded throughout each year
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £26,500 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
89%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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