MA Education (Early Childhood Studies)
Course Overview
This MA in Education (Early Childhood Studies) is designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers within the specialist field of early childhood education (0-7 years). The course provides a critical examination of international approaches and theoretical perspectives, enabling you to become an informed, reflective, and inspirational practitioner. You will tailor your learning to your professional role and conduct research on a key issue in early childhood studies.
Key Program Highlights
- Examine international attitudes and approaches to early childhood education, including themes of children's rights and sociological perspectives.
- Tailor your degree to your career goals by choosing from a range of specialist modules relevant to your role and experience.
- Develop advanced skills in critical reflection and independent research to directly inform and improve your professional practice.
- Learn from an outstanding team of teachers with extensive academic and professional networks in the early years sector.
- Undertake a significant research project (dissertation) on a chosen aspect of early childhood studies.
Course Overview
This MA in Education (Early Childhood Studies) is designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers within the specialist field of early childhood education (0-7 years). The course provides a critical examination of international approaches and theoretical perspectives, enabling you to become an informed, reflective, and inspirational practitioner. You will tailor your learning to your professional role and conduct research on a key issue in early childhood studies.
Key Program Highlights
- Examine international attitudes and approaches to early childhood education, including themes of children's rights and sociological perspectives.
- Tailor your degree to your career goals by choosing from a range of specialist modules relevant to your role and experience.
- Develop advanced skills in critical reflection and independent research to directly inform and improve your professional practice.
- Learn from an outstanding team of teachers with extensive academic and professional networks in the early years sector.
- Undertake a significant research project (dissertation) on a chosen aspect of early childhood studies.
Requirements
Modules
- International Approaches to Early Childhood Education
- Methods of Enquiry
- Dissertation (Early Childhood Studies)
- Exploring Teaching and Learning
- Developing Effective Leadership
- Special Educational Needs and Disability: Evaluating Policy and Practice
- Managing Learning and Development in Organisations
- Understanding Curriculum Development in Primary and Early Primary Education
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Understanding Autism
- Children, Childhood and Society
