Location:

Swansea, United Kingdom

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Early Childhood Education

Program Overview

Program Description:

This new, multidisciplinary course is a challenging and stimulating programme enabling the advanced study of young children and their families. The course will: introduce students to an extensive range of contemporary international literature and research in the field of early childhood; extend students’ understanding of early childhood through engaging in detailed analysis of theoretical perspectives in the early years; critically explore the complexities, challenges and opportunities offered by multi-agency and interdisciplinary working in early years settings and services; offer students a flexible programme of study;support professional development in the field of early childhood. The course is open to all those interested in the field of early childhood. It will be of particular interest to graduates of early childhood studies, local early years practitioners (including those working in education, health and social care) and international students. The course provides opportunities for students to research their own interests in early childhood and for a study visit to a European country. In particular the course will provide opportunities for: the critical exchange of high level knowledge and understanding of international early years policy, practice and provision multidisciplinary research, policy and practice in early childhood. For further information please visit: http://www.swan.ac.uk/pgcourses/HumanSciences/MScEconEarlyChildhood/

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges