MA Education (Early Childhood Studies) at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

Study early childhood education issues in depth, covering policy, practice and theory, in our Master's in Education specialising in early childhood studies.

Faculty: School of Education and Humanities | Duration: One year full time or two years part time. | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Trimester one In your first trimester you'll undertake modules which provide a firm foundation for your Master's in Education. You'll have opportunities to evaluate and critically analyse issues and challenges whilst focusing on political, ethical, cultural and social issues both in early childhood and in education in general. The course draws on theoretical insights into the study of early childhood which challenge and inspire, whilst considering the impact of national and international trends.

Career pathways

Governments worldwide are now making early childhood education a priority and increasing their investment in provision for young children. You’ll acquire specialist expertise in an area of education that is rapidly expanding and opening up new career opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Some students apply for our MA having completed their PGCE with the intention of postponing their entry to the profession, whereas others apply before making a decision whether to become a teacher. Some are already teachers who wish to develop their understanding of the role. The content and subject matter of your first degree is open. Some students have educational studies as a first degree, while others studied subjects from marine biology to music, or are experts in alternative fields. Some understanding and experience of working with young children is beneficial and aids understanding of many of the issues raised during the Programme. If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. The Admissions Team assesses applications individually, but for postgraduate courses we're looking for an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking).

Duration: One year full time or two years part time.

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