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Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status at Aberystwyth University (School of Education), studied full-time on campus in Aberystwyth over 3 years.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key principles of Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
- assess evidence
- and communicate project or study findings.
Career outcomes
- Early years practitioner
- primary teacher training (PGCE)
- social work
- education and children's services
Curriculum
- 3-year full-time programme built mainly from 20-credit modules. Core and compulsory modules include Children's Development and Learning
- Education
- Sustainability and Ethical Citizenship
- Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years
- Language Development in the Early Years
- Play Matters: Understanding and Supporting Learning and Play
- Professional Practice.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer per the course page: UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM: International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall
Accepted academic background
Upper secondary qualification such as A Levels, IB, or country-specific equivalent; applicants with lower results may take the International Foundation route; some courses have subject requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (Computer Science BSc and Business courses) / 6.5 (other courses) with minimum 5.5 per component
- TOEFL iBT 88 / 93 (tests before 20 Jan 2026
- PTE Academic 4.0 / 4.5 on the new scale after)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (59 each component)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Qualification Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply through UCAS or the university direct application route where eligible and upload supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,400 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education |
| Department | School of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship offers conditional international tuition awards from 2027/28, with award size depending on subject and degree level. Eligibility, exclusions and course fee category must be checked. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £20,400 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (Computer Science BSc and Business courses) / 6.5 (other courses) with minimum 5.5 per component, TOEFL iBT 88 / 93 (tests before 20 Jan 2026, PTE Academic 4.0 / 4.5 on the new scale after), Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (59 each component).