Students will gain an in-depth insight into how key theory and principles inform early years education practice in the UK and explore dialogic approaches to learning and teaching. They will also have opportunities to develop their skills in research communication and leadership, as well as in debate and critical thinking. The course also includes opportunities to hear from different early years professionals. This course will prepare them to work towards leadership or managerial roles in an early years setting within international contexts.

The course will be delivered by UWE's highly-experienced and qualified teaching team as well as from industry experts and practitioners/teachers. This is a full-time, one-year course including approximately 12 hours of module sessions per week. Students will be required to attend most weekdays. On this course, students will have the opportunity to attend immersion days at UWE's partner schools in Bristol. This will offer them the chance to visit a range of early years settings and hear from local professionals in practice.