MA in Education – Early Years
POSTGRADUATE
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The MA Education (Early Years) pathway, offered by AIC Campus in partnership with Plymouth Marjon University, UK, provides students with a challenging and high-quality educational experience tailored to those working with young children, families, and early years settings.
This pathway enables students to deepen both their academic knowledge and practical understanding of early childhood education within diverse cultural, social, and professional contexts.
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Overview
The programme equips students with the theoretical foundations, research skills, and ethical awareness necessary to become effective, collaborative, and reflective early years practitioners or researchers. It promotes the integration of educational theory and research with hands-on practice, encouraging students to apply and critically reflect on what they learn within real-world early years environments.
- Awarding Body: Plymouth Marjon University (University of St Mark & St John), Plymouth UK
- Duration: 12 Months
- Mode: Weekend Classes
Course Outline
Course Modules
- Research Design
- Notions of Quality in Early Years Practice
- Small Independent Supported Study
- Transforming Early Years Practitioners: facilitating Reflective Learning
- Dissertation
Entry Requirements
Student must have either of following qualification
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in one of the following fields:
o Early Childhood Education
o Education
o Psychology
o Sociology
o English Language
o TESOL
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any other discipline.
- A professional qualification in education, teaching, or learning that is considered equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
- Mature Entry Route: Applicants with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, particularly those in senior roles within the education or higher education sector, may be considered based on demonstrated experience and leadership in the field.
Career Prospects
The MA Education (Early Years) programme equips students with the skills needed for career progression in early years education, particularly in multi-agency sectors. It enhances leadership and management abilities, making graduates more effective in their current roles and boosting their future employability. The programme focus on evidence-based research and practical skills is valuable across various educational and care settings, preparing participants for leadership roles in early years environments or related sectors. Graduates gain transferable skills, enabling them to advance to senior leadership positions in public, private, or third-sector organizations.
Graduates may also wish to consider appropriate employment opportunities as detailed below:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Eligible to pursue Doctoral Programmes (Ph.D. or Ed.D.)
- Early Years Manager/Director
- Educational Consultant
- University Lecturer/Teacher
- International Development Specialist
- Family support specialist
- Consultant
- Researcher
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