MA Early Childhood Studies

The MA in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Bolton is a full-time course designed to offer a focused understanding of early childhood from a range of different perspectives. The course has a strong focus on the critical analysis of different social and cultural representations of childhood and family. It encourages the development of an in-depth and reflective understanding of early childhood, engaging with the rights of the child and family, globalization, diversity, and sustainability. Course Content: The course includes various modules focused on enhancing students' knowledge in Foundation Disciplines in Early Childhood, Childhood in a Global Context, Leadership in Early Childhood, and others. The course also includes a research dissertation where students are expected to explore a topic within the early childhood studies field. Key Modules: The core modules of the course include Foundation Disciplines in Early Childhood, Children's Rights: Principles and Practice, Leadership and Management in Early Childhood, Childhood in a Global Context, Research Dissertation plus a choice of an optional module.Future Careers: The course has an impressive employability rate. After completion, students could pursue careers in diverse areas such as teaching and lecturing, learning support, health and social care, social work, speech and language therapy, children’s nursing and Government policy and planning.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.