Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher Status) MA at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Build on your expertise in early years education. Achieve Early Years Teacher Status and gain practical experience. Do you want to work with children from birth to five years old (including Reception) in the public and private sectors? Achieve Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) in just one year with this Masters-level course.

Department: School of Education and Social Work | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: All year, Research in Early Years Education, Professional Practice 1 (EYTS), Critical Reflection; Early Years Education, Professional Practice 2 (EYTS), Reflecting on Professional Knowledge in Early Years (with EYTS).

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: If you are a graduate: your qualification can be in any subject you should have some relevant work experience (this can be paid or voluntary). If you are currently working in the Early Years sector: your qualification can be in any subject you must be currently working in a UK school or nursery in an Early Years or Foundation class setting. For both the graduate and employment-based route, you must have achieved a GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English, maths and a science subject. English language: IELTS (Academic) Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,000 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 7,000 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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