This module provides you with an opportunity to further your professional and academic development by planning and carrying out a research project in an area of interest. You will be required to demonstrate that you have a sound understanding of the ethical issues of research with children and in the context of early years settings.

The module will foster your ability to work independently on a particular topic, developing advanced study skills and your organisation and time-management skills. The dissertation will help you develop your own critical voice, give you experience of the research process, develop your ability to plan, organise and manage a project, alongside analysing, synthesising and evaluating evidence to inform practice in the early years sector and beyond.