Childhood, Education and Society (BA Hons)
BA (Hons) Childhood, Education and Society is an innovative interdisciplinary degree that brings together early childhood studies, education and sociology to explore how children and young people develop, learn and experience the world around them. It is the first course of its kind in Wales to combine these fields in a single programme, offering a broad yet critically informed understanding of childhood within contemporary society.
You will examine how educational systems, families, communities and wider social structures influence children’s lives and life chances. Drawing on theory, research and professional practice, the course enables you to explore issues such as inclusion, social justice, children’s rights, wellbeing, multilingualism and sustainability. You will consider how policy and practice shape educational experiences from the early years through to adulthood, and how practitioners can respond ethically and creatively to diverse needs.
Throughout the degree, you will develop a strong foundation in human development, safeguarding, inclusive practice and professional identity. As you progress, you will deepen your understanding of research, leadership and the role of technology and learning environments in supporting engagement and achievement. In your final year, you will undertake an independent research project, allowing you to investigate an area of personal and professional interest in depth.
Learning is enriched through access to specialist resources and immersive learning spaces, including virtual reality technology, enabling you to explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a relevant placement and may choose to study abroad for a semester through international mobility.
Graduates are well prepared for careers in education, early years settings, community and youth work, local government, social care and the voluntary sector. The degree also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study, including teacher training, social work and further research.
If the study of additional learning needs interests you in particular, take a look at our BA (Hons) Childhood, Education and Society: Additional Learning Needs pathway.
Manylion y cwrs
- English
- Welsh
- Bilingual
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
You will explore human development, wellbeing and children’s rights, alongside the social and cultural factors that influence learning and opportunity. The course develops your understanding of inclusive education, safeguarding and ethical practice, equipping you to work confidently with diverse children, families and communities.
As you progress, you will engage with research methods, leadership and teamwork, and examine how learning environments and digital technologies can enhance participation and achievement. You will critically analyse contemporary issues such as social justice, sustainability, multilingualism and neurodivergence.
Through placement experience and your independent research project, you will apply theory to practice, strengthen your professional identity and develop the skills needed for employment or further study.
In the first year, you will explore the foundations of human development and wellbeing, children’s rights, and inclusive learning strategies. You will also develop key academic and professional skills, engage with creative pedagogies, and understand safeguarding principles and additional learning needs. These modules prepare you for reflective, inclusive, and ethical practice in early years and educational settings.
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In your second year, you will deepen your understanding of inclusive education, leadership, and the role of environments and technologies in learning. You will explore research methods, social justice, and collaborative practices, preparing you to lead and innovate in diverse educational settings.
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In your final year, you will critically engage with global and contemporary issues in education, explore leadership in inclusive settings, and deepen your understanding of multilingualism, sustainability, and neurodivergence. You will also undertake an independent research project, preparing you for professional practice and advocacy in diverse educational contexts.
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Disclaimer
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Mae’r modylau a amlinellir uchod yn enghreifftiau o’r hyn y gallwch ddisgwyl ei ddysgu ar y cwrs hwn yn seiliedig ar addysgu academaidd diweddar. Rydym yn adolygu ein cyrsiau yn barhaus i sicrhau bod yr ansawdd yn cael ei wella ac er mwyn rheoli ein hadnoddau. Gall yr union fodylau sydd ar gael i chi yn y dyfodol amrywio yn amodol ar argaeledd a diddordebau ymchwil staff, pynciau astudio newydd, amserlennu a galw myfyrwyr. Os yw eich cwrs yn cynnwys modylau dewisol, diben rhain yw darparu elfen o ddewis o fewn y cwrs. Gall argaeledd modylau dewisol amrywio o flwyddyn i flwyddyn a byddant yn amodol ar gyflawni isafswm niferoedd myfyrwyr. Golyga hyn na ellir gwarantu argaeledd modylau dewisol penodol.
Fel arfer, byddwch yn cwblhau 120 credyd y flwyddyn astudio ar gwrs llawn amser. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth ewch i’n Cytundeb Myfyrwyr.
Ratings and Rankings
Ymwelwch  Ni Ar Gyfer Diwrnod Agored
Dewch i’n hadnabod ni, a’r lle y byddwch yn ei alw’n gartref tra byddwch yn astudio gyda ni, a chwrdd â’r arbenigwyr sy’n arwain ein cyrsiau a chlywed gan ein myfyrwyr presennol ynglŷn â’r hyn maen nhw’n ei garu am astudio gyda ni.
Staff
Ein Pobl
Cewch chi eich dysgu a’ch cefnogi gan ystod eang o staff a thimau proffesiynol yma i’ch helpu i gael y profiad prifysgol rydych chi’n chwilio amdano. Roedd ein staff addysgu yn 2il yng Nghymru am Addysgu, Asesu ac Adborth a Chymorth Academaidd (ACF 2024) sy’n golygu y bydd y cymorth a’r adborth a gewch chi yn eich helpu chi i ddysgu a datblygu sgiliau academaidd cryf. Mae ein myfyrwyr wedi ein rhoi ni yn 1af yng Nghymru am Gyfleoedd Dysgu a Llais Myfyrwyr (ACF 2024) sy’n golygu bod ystod eang o gyfleoedd ar gael i wella eich astudiaethau a bod myfyrwyr yn chwarae rhan weithredol wrth lunio eu profiadau dysgu. Mae ein hymrwymiad i’ch dysgu chi wedi golygu bod ein myfyrwyr yn ein rhoi ni yn 1af yng Nghymru ac yn gydradd 3ydd yn y DU am foddhad myfyrwyr (Times Higher Education, 2024, mesur ‘Positifrwydd Cyffredinol’). Dysgwch ragor am ein staff academaidd sy’n addysgu ar draws ein cyrsiau.
Facilities
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) offers a range of on-campus facilities as well as for Youth Work and Early Years Studies. Students benefit from immersive learning environments, including storytelling rooms and sustainability-focused gardens.
Explore the journeys of our Youth Work and Early Years Studies students, who are dedicated to supporting children’s development and fostering positive environments for young people. Our programmes equip them with the skills to make a lasting impact in their communities.
Bywyd ar gampws Caerfyrddin
Archwiliwch yr ystod ardderchog o gyfleusterau sydd ar gampws Caerfyrddin, ac yn cynnig profiad buddiol cyffredinol i fyfyrwyr. Mae’r campws yn cynnwys adnoddau dysgu o’r radd flaenaf, mannau ar gyfer celfyddydau creadigol, stiwdios ac ystafelloedd ymarfer, a mannau addysgu arloesol. Mae’r llyfrgell yn llawn dop o gasgliadau digidol a chorfforol. Gall myfyrwyr gymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau allgyrsiol yn y ganolfan chwaraeon, sy’n cynnwys campfa, dosbarthiadau ffitrwydd a chaeau chwaraeon. Yn ogystal, mae gan y campws ddigonedd o fannau cymdeithasol, caffis a hwb undeb y myfyrwyr, gan greu awyrgylch cymuned bywiog sy’n berffaith ar gyfer twf academaidd a phersonol.
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Further information
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Under 21 - 96-112 UCAS tariff points
Over 21 - Early Years encourages and values applications from students who are returning to education, as they will have experiences and life skills that could support their entry onto the degree.
Don’t quite meet the entry requirements for the BA? You can begin with the CertHE Childhood, Education and Society, which delivers Level 4 (the first year) of the degree. This is an ideal route if you have lower UCAS tariff points, allowing you to build your academic skills and knowledge before progressing onto the full BA, subject to successful completion of the first year.
Applicants may be required to provide a satisfactory enhanced disclosure document from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
- We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’.
If your qualification doesn’t have a UCAS tariff equivalence, you don’t have traditional entry qualifications or you have accredited prior learning, please contact our enquiries team as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience.
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All our programmes are assessed by 100% course work. There are no exams.
We have found that using a varied range of assessment methods increases employability skills.
Employers seek graduates who are problem-solvers and who have a range of transferable skills. Assessments give opportunities to develop skills such as the ability to work in a team, have effective oral and written communication while using a range of information sharing methods, including briefing papers, academic posters, group debates and professional discussions.
There are also opportunities for practical work experiences, supporting employability, professional development and careers.
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Study through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually
UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
The availability of Welsh medium modules is reviewed regularly and may vary each year depending on staffing, research interests, timetabling, student demand, and minimum enrolment numbers, so specific modules cannot always be guaranteed, get in touch to discuss more.
Welsh Opportunities
As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section.
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The course prepares graduates for careers in education, social care, policy, and community development, or for further study in teaching, social work, or postgraduate research.
Students will have the opportunity to undertake a relevant placement of their choosing.
Students will have the option of undertaking a semester abroad through international mobility.