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MA - Master of Arts
Canterbury
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
Canterbury
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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Shape the future of young learners with our MA Early Years Education, a course designed for passionate postgraduates who are ready to make a meaningful impact on early childhood learning and development.
This postgraduate degree will provide advanced knowledge, critical insight, and reflective expertise to help you navigate the complexities of early years education and lead positive change in the field.
What you’ll learn
Develop advanced understanding of early years theory, research, and practice.
Critically evaluate policy and pedagogy to influence early education outcomes.
Apply research-informed strategies to improve professional practice.
Collaborate within a global community to exchange diverse educational perspectives.
Enhance your leadership and reflective skills for career progression or further doctoral study.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll explore how theory, research, and practice come together to influence early years pedagogy, policy, and professional practice.
You’ll engage with international perspectives and contemporary debates, developing the confidence and analytical skills to shape educational outcomes and drive innovation in early years settings.
Taught by a team of experienced academics and practitioners, this course offers expert mentorship and personalised support in a collaborative learning environment.
Beyond traditional education settings, this MA in Early Years Education will prepare you for roles in children’s support services and other educational organisations where you can apply your expertise through a progressive and holistic framework.
A good undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) and two supporting academic/professional references. We recognise that some applicants may not meet these standard requirements, yet may be desirable candidates with other and appropriate skills and knowledge. In this case they may be offered the opportunity to complete an orientation module or a portfolio to demonstrate their ability to work at level 7. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,835 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£17,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£17,000 per year
Students from International
Accommodation - Initial GBP 115 pre-payment online.
Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) was first established in 1962 and has, for over 60 years, built an exceptional reputation...