MA Early Childhood Education
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- TOTAL FEES / PER MODULE FEES : £7,284 / £607
- COMPLETE IN AS LITTLE AS : 14 Months
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About the programme
This 100% online MA Early Childhood Education from Queen Margaret University is tailored to individuals passionate about advancing their knowledge and skills in early childhood education. Social justice is central to QMU’s mission and this value is hard-wired into our approach to education, and our community of students, staff and alumni is characterised by people who want to make a real practical difference in the world.
This programme will empower you to develop a deep understanding of child development, effective teaching methodologies, and curriculum design suitable for young children. As a student, you will delve into various aspects of early childhood education, including holistic learning environments, reflective practice and educational technologies. Additionally, you will learn about the importance of creating inclusive and diverse learning environments and fostering collaborative partnerships between various stakeholders.
Upon successfully completing the programme, you will be equipped to excel in leadership roles in early childhood education and possess the expertise needed to make a lasting difference in the lives of young children.
Fit your learning around living, wherever you are
Our MA Early Childhood Education programme is 100% online and can be accessed from anywhere in the world without the need to attend campus. It's designed for working professionals, providing the freedom and flexibility to pursue your academic goals without sacrificing your work or family commitments. You can continue in your current role while studying and apply your new knowledge immediately.
- Tuition fees
Our online degrees are affordable, and you can either pay for your full degree programme in advance or pay per module to spread the cost. If you're based in the UK, government postgraduate loans are available to cover some, or possibly all, of your course fees depending on your eligibility. Tuition fee payment is required before the registration deadline, and you can't access the course materials until fees are paid. Tuition fees are paid online using a debit or credit card.
MA Early Childhood Education: £7,284
- Career opportunities
After successfully completing this programme, there are several career opportunities that you can pursue. Some of them are:
- Senior Teacher
- Youth Worker
- Children's NGOs and Charities
- School Founder
- Principal Teacher/Head of Department
- Deputy Headteacher
- Headteachers
Admission requirements
- A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) from an accredited college, institution or university, equivalent to or higher than a UK Bachelor Honours degree qualification. This includes 3rd class honours degrees.
Or
- We may also consider applicants who do not hold a recognised degree but who can demonstrate at least two years of relevant work experience - professional, managerial or supervisory role.
English language requirements
- If English isn’t your first language, you will need to provide evidence of English language ability.
- IELTS (Academic) at 6.0 overall with no individual component below 5.5
- Pearson PTE (Academic) overall minimum 59 with 59 in all components
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CCAE & CPE) with minimum scores of 162 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
- TOEFL iBT overall minimum 80 with 18 in Reading; 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II: Merit or Distinction
- Duolingo minimum overall score of 100 with no individual component of literacy, comprehension, conversation and production below 90
- IGCSE - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE need minimum grade C
- IGCSE - ENGLISH LANGUAGE minimum grade C
- Degree - Taught and Assessed in English and completed within the last three years with transcript confirming language of study is English
- O-Level English Language or GCSE English Language Grade C or above (UK Exam Board)
- Malaysian SPM 1119 Grade C or above
- If you are a national of a UKVI listed English speaking country, you are exempt from providing a language certificate
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