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Overview
Supplement your existing experience in early years and childcare with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to take your career to the next level.
This degree will explore the concept of education and the role that it plays in today’s society by examining how education systems continues to be shaped by social, political and economic factors. You will assess the impact that these factors have on young people, their identity and development.
You will explore the long-term outcomes for young people and understand how society supports them so that they develop to their full potential. You will then use this knowledge to address a broad range of themes including schooling, mental health and wellbeing.
You will have opportunities within this degree to explore areas of interest to develop your specialist knowledge which may support your future employment prospects.
Course length:
Full-time: 2 years (2 days per week)
Start date:
September 2022
Location:
Winter Gardens
Course codes:
Institution: W47
Course: BECS
Campus: WG
Awarding institution:
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Course detail
Your pathway through the degree is individually designed, offering you the opportunity to create combinations that match your interests and/or intended career route. You take part in seminars, lectures, tutorials, and personal research. The course has been designed around three key themes that are developed upon in each academic year.
*This course is subject to approval
What's it like
Discover more about studying Early Years at University Centre Weston with this short video.
Education, Society and Childhood
Delivered in partnership
This course is delivered in partnership with Bath Spa University.
