The study of childcare is focused on how to provide proper care and support services for children. Because caring for kids can involve more than just physical care, courses may also branch into psychology, child and family development and early childhood education.

A master's degree is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.