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88 UCAS tariff points  

• e.g. A-levels: B/A, BTEC: DMM, IB: 29 

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

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GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Alternative entry routes  

If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider:  

• ‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

• Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Admissions Advice and Support  

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’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

English language requirements  

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses. 

Visa and funding requirements  

If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Students present work in numerous ways to enable them to develop their team skills, as well as independent learning skills.

Assessments include problem learning-based scenarios, group presentations, academic poster presentations, portfolios, written assignments and individual seminar presentations.

There are no examinations.

This is a Welsh Medium Course. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

This means this course is available fully in Welsh (360 Credits / 100%). â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

If you choose to study your course through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies. 

Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities 

There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Opportunities to Learn Welsh 

We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, printing and copying and stationery and of producing such essays, assignments and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.

Students are required to apply for, and obtain, a UWTSD Enhanced Disclosure Barring Check (DBS). The fee for this is dependent on the DBS and is approximately Â£44.

*A DBS is only needed at Level 6 if students choose to carry out their independent project research with children and young people.

Students are required to gain the equivalent of 80 hours practical experience in places such as schools, in voluntary settings or with other agencies such as health or social care, or outdoor learning settings. This will incur travelling costs and refreshment costs.

Mandatory study experiences and enhancement activities are organised for students. The cost of travelling and the study on offer is covered by the Discipline. However, students would need to supply their own refreshments, and appropriate outdoor clothing for some visits.

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 Bursaries and Scholarships section.

• Canada: Camosun College
• Finland: Humak University (Autumn)
• Finland: Humak University (Spring)
• US: Presbyterian College, South Carolina
• US: University of Rio Grande, Ohio

Our graduates are employed in a variety of settings.

The nature of the degree means our graduates have the skills, the attributes, the understanding and the abilities to work in a variety of sectors, including the education sector, social care, health and similar professions, as well as the voluntary sector.

Our degree is relevant for those graduates who wish to train to become teachers through the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) route as the degree gives the background and the depth of understanding regarding issues that are relevant for primary school children. Other graduates have continued their studies with a variety of master’s programmes.