MA Early Years Education at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

This course has been updated following revalidation, and while the information provided is current, some elements may still change. Designed for education professionals interested in enhancing life chances in diverse settings, this flexible and forward-thinking programme combines academic excellence with real-world impact. Through a blend of theory, research, and practical application, you’ll explore contemporary issues in early years education.

Faculty: Education | Department: School of Education | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027 | Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This MA in Early Years Education prepares you to lead, innovate, and make a real difference in educational settings. You’ll explore how play drives learning. You’ll also develop practical skills and research expertise, enabling you to make evidence-based improvements in practice and lead with confidence.

Career pathways

By studying this programme, you will be well-prepared for a wide range of professional roles in the education sector and beyond. The degree also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to progress to undertake further research, doctoral study, or pursue careers in international education and consultancy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a related subject. An undergraduate degree (normally a 2.2 or above). Applicants are welcome from a variety of academic subjects including arts, humanities, sciences. Applicants, who come from different academic pathways equivalent to degree level, or have 2 or more years of relevant work experience, are welcome to apply. Or a Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant field. A DBS check may be required, depending on the mode of extended research project that is chosen. English language requirements You are expected to have English language proficiency minimally equivalent to overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,550 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee for the whole course Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International tuition fee for the whole course Source

Intake: September 2026; January 2027; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/early-years-education/

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