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Early Years Education MA

This masters degree will:

  • look at challenging issues relevant to early years education
  • develop your skills in assessing the quality of early years practice
  • engage with current understandings of teaching and learning
  • increase your understanding of policy development
  • draw your attention to recent debates and issues
  • enable you to conduct research in early years settings.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

  • access professional development that is informed by best practice in early years education
  • prepare for leadership roles
  • develop your understanding of general methodology and research methods.

Who is this programme for?

Early years practitioners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of theory and practice, and others interested in working with young children and their families.

Entry requirements

A good first degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Appropriate experience of work with young children is desirable.

How are you assessed?

By coursework assignments and a 20,000-word dissertation.

Attendance

Face-to-face evening sessions.

More information

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