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Bachelor of Childhood Studies in Top-up

University of South Wales

  • Pontypridd, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A bachelor's top-up course in Childhood Studies for students with a prior qualification, taught at USW's Pontypridd campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Childhood Studies in Top-up
  • analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Nurse
  • Health Visitors
  • Early Years Educator
  • Nursery Worker
  • Social Worker

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time bachelor's degree course (240 credits). Modules named on the course page include Influences on Children and Young Peoples Development
  • Managing the Learning Environment
  • Children and Contemporary Society
  • > -->.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • This is a top-up degree. You must be working in a relevant area of childcare and possess a total of 240 credits - 120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5. Equivalent work-related qualifications are also acceptable. Those who are unable to demonstrate the relevant academic credits may be eligible for Accre. International applicants: equivalent qualifications accepted; see USW country pages.

Accepted academic background

A Levels or international equivalent secondary qualifications (country pages); HND/diploma holders may enter advanced; top-up degrees take HND/foundation degree

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE Academic 59

How to apply

  1. Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,200 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusPontypridd Campus (Treforest)
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Life Sciences and Education
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value240
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteUSW international scholarships GBP 1,500-2,500 (undergraduate) or GBP 2,000-2,500 (postgraduate) per fees page; Chancellor's International Development Scholarship GBP 2,500 for eligible countries

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.