This programme is designed to deepen your understanding of issues related to childhood and services for children and their families. Study includes childcare policy at home and abroad; equality; inclusion; health and well-being; language; communication; and early literacy skills.

UWS graduates work in the integrated childcare services with children under five or in out-of-school care as well as project work offering support for children and their families. Graduates also have careers as local authority early years officers and early education and care trainers and lecturers.