University course Β· real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni Β· part of Careermash
University degree

Early Years Education and Care

Coleg Sir Gar
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 95% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course

The Early Years Education and Care: Early Years Practitioner Status is a full-time, one-year CertHE programme designed for those interested in making a real difference in the lives of young children. This course combines engaging lectures with valuable practical experience to help students gain the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the early years sector.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
90% got in with another degree. The rest came in a mix of ways:
another degree90%
A-levels5%
no formal qualifications5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
5%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
Β£25,500
3 years on
Β£30,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation15%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled70%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
In students' own words
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Genuinely worthwhile
I was sceptical before starting β€” now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. O…
Final year Β· Full-time
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Worth it overall
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city…
Class of 2023 Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Coleg Sir Gar's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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