Early Childhood

About this course

Early childhood is a field rooted in the recognition that the first years of life are foundational. The cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development that takes place from birth through early childhood sets trajectories that influence wellbeing and learning throughout life. Understanding early childhood means engaging with the philosophical, psychological, and sociological questions that surround children's development and learning: what children need in order to thrive, how relationships and environment shape development, how play functions as a vehicle for learning, and how social inequalities affect children's experiences and outcomes from the very beginning of life. At the University of the West of England, Bristol, this three-year full-time programme develops your understanding of young children across these dimensions. You will study child development within its philosoph

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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