Dream of Working in Childcare or Youth Development?

Working with children or young people is an exciting and rewarding career, one that contributes directly to people’s lives. If you dream of supporting families and their little ones, whether in a formal or informal setting, there’s still to apply for a relevant course today.

At the University of Bolton, our Early Years and Childhood courses and our Community Development courses will prepare you for the workplace and give you the knowledge and tools to progress in your chosen career.

For Undergraduates, Bolton University isn’t just a great place to study. Our award-winning student services team will give you all the support you need as you settle in, and you’ll have the chance to make friends for life in our vibrant student community. If you’re a graduate or childcare professional looking to advance your career opportunities, we have a wide range of master’s degrees to help you succeed in your chosen area of specialism.

Why enrol at the University of Bolton?

There are so many reasons to choose Bolton University for your degree in Early Years and Childhood or Community Development. As well as offering a positive and friendly learning environment, we’re also highly rated by our students.

We’ve been No.1 in the North West for Student Satisfaction for the past three years (Complete University Guide in 2021, 2020 and 2019), and we also rank in the Top 5 in the UK for Teaching Quality The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide in 2021 and 2020). This makes our university one of the best places to study across the entire country.

Exciting career opportunities once you graduate

As well as promising an unparalleled university experience, we’ll also help you access the vast range of work opportunities after graduation. Throughout your course, you will receive one-to-one mentorship and our lecturers will spend time getting to know you and your career goals.

When you complete your degree, our Employability Team will work with you to set you on the right path to success, or hopefully secure you a job.

To find out more, see our full list of courses in Early Years and Childhood Studies or our Community Development and Youth courses. There is still time to apply and enjoy the University of Bolton experience, so don’t delay and get your applications in today.