MA Early Childhood Education

About the course The programme supports you in developing your knowledge and understanding of issues and practice through enquiry and research. The programme provides a range of module choices, but you are encouraged to bring your own ideas and focus on your own particular professional interests. This award is gained through taking an early childhood education focus for 50 percent of the study, including the Dissertation. Applicants must have substantial experience of practice in early childhood educational settings, or must have a bachelor degree in early childhood education. The MA Early Childhood Education is offered as part of a suite of awards available through the MA Education Framework.

An honours degree (2:2 or higher) in a relevant subject such as Education, SEND, Childhood Studies, Social Sciences, Coaching, Mentoring or Counselling or other related fields. Other degree qualifications will be considered depending upon relevant professional experience in an educational context such as schools and colleges.Overseas awards need to be recognised as equivalent by NARIC; English language GCSE Grade 4 (iGCSE Grade C) or above or equivalent; a short personal statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why you are interested in education and any relevant experience (professional or voluntary) that might support your application; a work or academic reference.