Early Childhood (MA) at Liverpool Hope University

Programme overview

The postgraduate programme in Early Childhood is designed for early years teachers/educators and others with a personal and a professional interest in the field of early childhood studies. The programme offers an opportunity for engagement with the key theories, concepts and ideas in early childhood education and care (ECEC). This programme offers a contemporary, research informed and interdisciplinary perspective on Early Childhood through the lenses of psychology, sociology, education and policy.

Faculty: School of Teacher Education | Duration: 12 months (full-time); 27 months (part-time) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Module 1. Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education (30 credits), Module 2. Child Development (30 credits), Module 3 . Socio-Cultural Perspectives and Children’s Rights (30 credits), Module 4. Free choice Module (30 credits), Module 5. Dissertation in Education (60 credits).

Career pathways

You would be able to structure your award to enhance your personal interests, career opportunities and potential for promotion. The programme will enable you to undertake further research to enhance your current professional practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification. Please note that a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally the Criminal Records Bureau – CRB) is required for students where they are required to visit settings other than their own. For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with 6 minimum of all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,550 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 17,325 a year (2027/28). International tuition Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months (full-time); 27 months (part-time)

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