BA (Hons) Montessori Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner) at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Start your Montessori teaching career with the only UK university provider of specialist Montessori degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level. You have the option to study this course by distance learning. Modules may vary.

What you will study

We’ll start by exploring key Montessori theories and materials, as well as the basics of human development. You’ll gain skills in research and critical reflection that you’ll use throughout your degree and career. Year 1: The Developing Montessori Child, The Developing Graduate Practitioner in Practice, Montessori Curriculum 1, Safeguarding and Wellbeing, Education for Global Citizenship and the Use of Artificial Intelligence, Montessori Curriculum 2, The Reflective Graduate Practitioner in Practice. Year 2: Exploring a Sustainable Education, Innovative Change Through a Creative Lens of Leadership, Undergraduate Major Project, The Professional Graduate Practitioner in Practice, Advocating for Children's Rights, Ruskin Module.

Career pathways

This idea of using the Montessori philosophy as a framework for leadership massively inspired me. When you study with us, you’ll complete the ECGPC (Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies) guided by the Early Years Professional Framework.

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Entry requirements

class="utopian-course-section target utopian-course-section__entry-requirements no-js no-js_hide"> Qualifications - accelerated course 80 UCAS tariff points. 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required. You are required to be working in a school or other education setting and written confirmation from your current employer is needed. This can be paid or unpaid work of 0.8 FTE with access to a teaching setting in term time of 0.5 FTE. Qualifications - three year distance learning course 88 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent). 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required. If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Notes Please note that in order to progress onto a Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training programme after this course, you will be required to have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade A*-C.

GBP 6,175 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: Distance learning students starting 2027/28 (per year) Source

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,060 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (accelerated degree, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years accelerated

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=u1670

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