MA Education (Early Childhood Studies) at Teesside University

Programme overview

The MA Education (Early Childhood Studies) aims to give graduates sophisticated knowledge and understanding of early childhood relevant to their future careers and further learning. Students also develop advanced research skills to evaluate existing work and design research in education.

Duration: Full-time within 1 year; part-time 2 years | Intake: January, May or September (full-time); January or September (part-time) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Combining Professional and Academic Practice, Contextualising Education, Educational Research: Practice and Planning, Using the Literature to Inform Educational Research and the MA Education Dissertation. Students explore literature in their chosen topic, education policies and practices, and develop a substantial research project.

Career pathways

The course supports continued professional, educational and personal development in areas of educational interest.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree with a classification of 2.2 or above. In exceptional cases, applicants with suitable significant experience and/or further study in education may be considered and may be asked to attend an informal interview covering intellectual and academic suitability. International applicants: IELTS average of 6.5 with at least 5.5 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,710 a year (2026/27). Full-time. Part-time is charged at £855 per 20 credits. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International one-year postgraduate taught master's (MSc/MA); tuition only Source

Intake: January, May or September (full-time); January or September (part-time)

Duration: Full-time within 1 year; part-time 2 years

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