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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: DYW3
Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status)
University of South WalesNewport, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£12,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,000Home Fee
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the BA (Hons) Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status) at University of South Wales. Based in Newport, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The Early Years Education and Practice degree focuses on working with children from birth to eight years. It equips you with the understanding and skills to support the learning and development needs of young children. You'll undertake a placement for one day per week, as well as in week-long blocks throughout the year. International tuition fees are £12,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Activity planning
Assessment and recording procedures
Welsh language development
UCAS Code:DYW3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCD to exclude General Studies |
| UCAS Points | 88 |
🗣️ 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
£12,600
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£37,800
Home Student Fee
£9,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £14,000 | £18,500 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £15,500 | £22,500 | £27,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 29% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 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
64%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
58%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 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.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
92%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
90%Student voice
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of South Wales
University of South Wales offers Early Years Education and Practice (with Early Years Practitioner status) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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