MA Early Years Education at Canterbury Christ Church University

Shape the future of young learners with our MA Early Years Education, a course designed for passionate postgraduates who are ready to make a meaningful impact on early childhood learning and development. This postgraduate degree will provide advanced knowledge, critical insight, and reflective expertise to help you navigate the complexities of early years education and lead positive change in the field.

Faculty: School of Social Work, Education, and Teacher Education  |  Department: Teaching, Education and Childhood  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop advanced understanding of early years theory, research, and practice. Critically evaluate policy and pedagogy to influence early education outcomes. Core modules include Learning in the Early Years, Gender and Intersecting Inequalities in the Early Years, Global Perspectives of Early Childhood, Research Methods and Methodologies, Dissertation, PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MA in Early Years Education are ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact. The course prepares you for senior roles such as Early Years leader, nursery manager, or deputy head of an early years setting, as well as specialist positions including consultant, curriculum developer, or education advisor.

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