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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L238

Childhood Development (Sandwich course)

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the BSc (Hons) Childhood Development (Sandwich course) at University of South Wales. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. What influences development and why do children behave the way they do? On this Childhood Development degree, you’ll explore key issues in children’s development, learning and behaviour, from a range of perspectives. You’ll learn about cognitive, biological, social, and emotional development throughout childhood and adolescence. International tuition fees are £16,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 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 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cognitive Development Across Childhood
Social and Emotional Development
Biological Foundations of Child Development
Play
Learning and Motivation
Understanding Challenging Behaviours
Child Development in Context
Intervention Strategies and Support
Research Methods in Developmental Psychology
UCAS Code:L238
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

to exclude General Studies

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,000£19,500£22,500
5 years£19,500£23,500£27,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 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

62%Working
9%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
46%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
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 Childhood Development (Sandwich course) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#98UK Ranking
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