FD Childhood Studies

University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru

Subject: Childhood And Youth Studies |

Location: Merthyr Tydfil College |

Study mode: Full-time

Length: 2 years

Distance learning: Not available

Placement year: Not available

Year abroad: Not available

Foundation year: Not available

National Student Survey (NSS)

81%

"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."

Data from 25 students (76% of those asked)

Course

The course is intellectually stimulating

My course has challenged me to achieve my best work

My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth

My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics

My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt

The course is well organized and running smoothly

The timetable works efficiently for me

Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively

Support

I have been able to contact staff when I needed to

I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course

Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course

The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well

The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well

I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to

Assessments

The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance

Marking and assessment has been fair

Feedback on my work has been timely

I have received helpful comments on my work

Community

I feel part of a community of staff and students

I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course

I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.

Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.

It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.

The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.

Staff

Staff are good at explaining things

Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 20 students

A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar

80%

Degree or higher qualification

10%

Different higher education qualification

International baccalaureate

Completed Access course

Foundation course

No / unknown prior qualifications

Other

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 15 students

More than 240

224 – 239

208 – 223

192 – 207

176 – 191

160 – 175

144 – 159

128 – 143

10%

112 – 127

96 – 111

20%

80 – 95

25%

64 – 79

10%

48 – 63

Less than 48

A year on the course

75%

"of students are still on the course or have completed"

Data from 15 students

Are still studying

75%

Are taking a break from their studies

Have completed their studies

Have left with a lower qualification

10%

Have left without a qualification

10%

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time Health And Social Care courses

For graduates from University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru

After 15 months

No data available.

It could be because the course's dataset is too small. This has nothing to do with the quality of the course.

After 3 years

£14,000

Range: £10,500 — £19,000

Data from 25 people

After 5 years

£18,000

Range: £13,500 — £22,000

Data from 25 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

No data available.

It could be because the course's dataset is too small. This has nothing to do with the quality of the course.

Occupation types 15 months after the course

No data available.

It could be because the course's dataset is too small. This has nothing to do with the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

No data available.

It could be because the course's dataset is too small. This has nothing to do with the quality of the course.

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FD Childhood Studies

University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru

National Student Survey (NSS)

Course

Support

Assessments

Community

Staff

Qualification types

UCAS Tariff points

A year on the course

Earnings after the course

After 15 months

After 3 years

£14,000

After 5 years

£18,000

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Perception of work after graduating

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Course details

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