Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University

Overview

The Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is an innovative degree designed to develop highly skilled practitioners. This programme integrates academic rigour with extensive practical experience to ensure graduates meet the professional standards required for the sector. Students benefit from a curriculum that remains at the forefront of educational changes and policy developments.

Why Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

Students gain access to exceptional facilities, including a campus-based woodland and Outdoor Learning Centre for first-hand experience in outdoor pedagogy. The university maintains strong partnerships with organisations such as Play Wales and Tŷ Hafan, providing unique guest lectures and networking opportunities. Additionally, the programme offers the chance to earn extra qualifications, including the Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management endorsed by the ILM.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16000 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build expertise in child development, safeguarding, and professional leadership. Modules may include:

• Academic Skills
• Child Development
• Safeguarding and the Wellbeing of Children
• Emerging Early Years Practitioner
• Play Work Approach
• Children’s Worlds and Empowering Children
• Becoming a Researcher
• Child, Family and Society
• Numbers, Words and Wires in the Modern World
• Developing Early Years Practitioner
• Embracing Inclusion: Developing Best Practice for All
• Leadership and Management

Careers with Early Years Education and Professional Practice with Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) (Hons)

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles within the early years sector, including nursery management, owning play centres, and educational welfare. The degree also serves as a foundation for careers in family support, social care, community health, and play therapy. For those interested in teaching, the university guarantees an interview for the PGCE Primary course for graduates who meet the necessary classification and statutory requirements.