Childhood Studies (Top Up)

Study and learn with people from a variety of disciplines, who are all concerned with the wellbeing of children and their families.

Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question; Typical qualification requirements: 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 Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning ( APEL ) considerations. How to apply International applications welcomed: We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence, please view our dedicated country pages. English language requirements International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 4 overall and a minimum of 4 in each component or equivalent. Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages. If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us. If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages. International Students Pre-Sessional English Contextual offers We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions. USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university....

IELTS 6.0

International students: £17,200

UK students: £9,790

UK/Home: £9,790

International: £17,200

September

14 January 2026

• Pontypridd, United Kingdom