Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) BA (Hons)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) BA (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Childhood and Youth Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Health and Social Care
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Childhood and Youth Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £21000 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £15000 - £29000 | £14000 - £28500 | £16500 - £31000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Health and Social Care
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21429 | £18747 | £21015 |
25-75 percentile range | £17440 - £25832 | £13419 - £24171 | £14765 - £27520 |
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Course Description
We offer an innovative BA (Hons) degree programme in Early Years Education and Professional Practice which offers a diverse range of relevant practice and theory based modules.
There are two pathways of study available:
BA (Hons) Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS)
BA (Anrh) Addysg Gynnar ac Ymarfer Proffesiynol gydag SYBC (Dwyieithog)
Within these programmes, 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. The course has been developed in direct response to changes in Early Years provision within Wales and the UK to provide well-qualified early childhood specialists working with young children and their families.
A fundamental aspect of the degree is the 700 hours of assessed practice based experience that you will complete in order to gain EYPS. This is made up of block placements during each year of your study in a range of relevant settings such as infant classrooms, private nurseries, integrated children's centres and day-care facilities.
By gaining a degree which sits at the forefront of changes within the sector, your qualification will be highly valued by prospective employers within this field. This degree also provides firm foundations for a range of related careers such as family support work, health and social care and community work.
*The bilingual degree is focussed on developing your academic and practical understanding of early childhood in a bilingual context. Whilst some of the programme will be delivered through the medium of English most of the bilingual course is available in the medium of Welsh, including Welsh medium personal tutor support and Welsh medium placement opportunities. Assessments can be submitted in English or in Welsh and the Welsh content can be tailored to suit your language ability.
The course is designed to meet the increasing demand for graduates who have bilingual capabilities and qualifications.
In order to graduate with the bilingual award, students must take at least 80 credits in each year through the medium of Welsh. Students following this route will also qualify for a Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol scholarship worth up to £3000 over the three years.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) BA (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University
35% | Customer service occupations |
30% | Secretarial and related occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required. |
PTE Academic | 52 | No element lower than 51 |
TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL Internet required. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
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Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
EU | £15000 | year 1 |
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
International | £15000 | year 1 |
EU | £16000 | year 1 |
International | £16000 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University, also known as CardiffMet, was established in 1976 in the small city of Cardiff, Wales. This university holds more than 1,000 student residence rooms, and it takes pride in that the accommodation here is more than just a place to sleep. Those living on-site have access to frequent and free social events taking place nearby, ensuring that those learning here have just as many opportunities to make connections as they do to succeed academically.
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