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MA Early Childhood and Education at University of Hull

University of Hull, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MA Early Childhood and Education takes a holistic approach to the development of children from birth to five, exploring critical issues in the early years and early child development in a global context, including diversity and culture. It does not qualify students to teach, and includes an independent research project on a topic of the student's choice.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education  |  Department: School of Education  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (September 2027 start)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Contemporary and Critical Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Context, Early Child Development in a Global Context, Research Methodologies (Education), Creative Inquiry, Communication and Playful Learning, and an Extended Research Project (Education).

Career pathways

Potential careers include researcher, portage worker, children's centre practitioner, family support worker, early years practitioner and child support worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 in any relevant subject area. Applicants should have a minimum of 2.2 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. If you have a 2.2 Honours degree in another subject area with evidence of relevant professional experience, this will be taken into account. This degree is for anyone who is interested in Education in its widest sense; it will not qualify you to teach. English language (international applicants): Requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

International applicants: GBP 18,800 a year (2027/28). Full-time, 1 year; September start. Page label: £18,800 (2027) (PGT > International > FASSE) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year

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