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MA Education (Early Years)

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    MA 3 years part-time

Course Description

This flexible part-time Master’s aims to develop your professional knowledge of early years education and care while expanding your skills as an early years practitioner so you can support learning across a wide range of practice settings.

The course explores current theory and practice in early years education with a particular focus on the social constructions of childhood and the learning opportunities available for children in early years settings.

Following this you have access to a range of optional units that allow you to focus on specific areas of interest such as leadership; current policy; coaching and mentoring; or the diverse needs of pupils in early years educational settings. This allows you to explore and develop your skills and understanding in an area appropriate to your own practice or experience.

Why choose this course?

  • It is part-time with blended learning (face-to-face sessions as well as online support and activities) which supports you to work around your other commitments
  • Broad unit topics allow you to focus on your own personal academic or vocational interest relevant to your own educational context
  • Study with experienced lecturers who have a wealth of experience in early years education
  • Engage with key issues in education examining a wide range of core education sources and texts

Entry Requirements

UK applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.

EU/International applicants please visit website for details.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are numerous sources of funding available for postgraduate students, both from external sources such as the Government and from the University.

Student Destinations

This Master’s qualification will enhance your chances for promotion or employment in other contexts particularly in relation to taking on further management and leadership responsibilities in early years settings such as nurseries pre-schools or children’s centres. Previous graduates have gone on to take up enhanced roles within their organisation; some have undertaken PhD study.

Module Details

  • Early Years Education And Care
  • Exploring Coaching And Mentoring
  • Educational Leadership In Context
  • Enhancing Practice In Educational Settings
  • Analysing Policy: Children's Voice
  • Leading Change In Education
  • Meeting Diverse Needs
  • Research Methods In The Workplace
  • Dissertation In Education (Early Years)

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