MA Education (Early Years)
Edge Hill University
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The MA Education (Early Years) has been designed to meet the interests and professional development needs of a range of early years and other professionals who are working in education and related settings, such as health and social care and social services. The programme combines perspectives from early years education, and other relevant disciplines, to ensure you can deliver highly effective practice in today’s multi-dimensional early childhood environment. You will engage in cutting-edge ...Read more

The MA Education (Early Years) has been designed to meet the interests and professional development needs of a range of early years and other professionals who are working in education and related settings, such as health and social care and social services. The programme combines perspectives from early years education, and other relevant disciplines, to ensure you can deliver highly effective practice in today’s multi-dimensional early childhood environment. You will engage in cutting-edge research and enhance your understanding of the nature of educational enquiry and the analytical processes that support research-informed practice. If you are seeking to enhance your capacity to make thoughtful and reflective decisions about your role and your early years practice, ensuring that you are creating an environment that nurtures playful pedagogies and rich learning experiences for early years children, then this is the programme for you.

We offer a range of MA Education pathways covering different age phases and learning needs as part of our professional development portfolio:

  • MA Education
  • MA Education (Children and Young People’s Mental Health)
  • MA Education (Cognitive Science and Learning)
  • MA Education (Curriculum Design)
  • MA Education (Evidence Informed Practise)
  • MA Education (Leadership)
  • MA Education (Special Educational Needs)
  • MA Education (Teacher Education)

Your future career

Preparing you for a wide variety of roles across the education workforce in the UK and internationally, this MA can enhance your professional career opportunities and employability.

On successful completion of the programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to make a significant and positive contribution to a range of early childhood education and care practice developments and enhancement initiatives.

You will graduate well placed to apply for more senior positions both within your current workplace and with other providers. The skills and experience acquired through this MA will also provide you with essential preparation for progressing onto research qualifications, such as a PhD or Professional Doctorate.

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    54/101
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    37th
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    54th
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    05 Feb 25

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    Entry requirements

    You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject or have a Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant field. If you do not meet the above requirements but have two or more years of relevant work experience, you are encouraged to apply. Relevant work experience could include working in a school or other educational setting, youth and community work, or an educational role in the public or private sector. All applicants must be employed in, or have sustained and appropriate voluntary access to, a relevant professional setting.

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    £9,000 per year

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    £16,500 per year

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    £16,500 per year

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    Edge Hill University
    Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

    Edge Hill University has been inspiring minds since 1885 and continues to live up to its ethos of ‘creating opportunity from...

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    Edge Hill University
    St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Ormskirk  0.4 miles away
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