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Education: Early Childhood (Pathway) MA

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Derby

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Early Childhood

The Early Childhood pathway is right for you if you are interested in exploring childhood from a wide range of critical perspectives. You will reflect on the nature of childhood; how has our understanding of childhood emerged? What are the completing discourses within early childhood? This pathway will make you think about childhood and how the adults in their lives have 'constructed' the worlds in which children find themselves. You will also be given the opportunity to look at how things have changed with regards to the expectation of having a highly qualified and critically reflective professional workforce.

Course description

  • Explore education in its fullest sense – from its pivotal role in society to the theories, policies and practices that influence and enhance it
  • Take a flexible approach to learning: gain a broad-based masters degree or focus on your particular area of interest via our specialist pathways
  • Benefit from professional development opportunities in sectors ranging from early years to schools, further, higher and community education
  • Keep up to date with the latest educational developments, inspired by a friendly teaching team who will share their extensive specialist knowledge with you

Whether you aspire to a new career in education or want to take your existing career to the next level, our MA Education course will give you the insight, skills and knowledge to become a high-calibre and dynamic education professional. It could be a vital stepping stone to management and leadership roles.

Careers

With our MA Education on your CV, you will make a powerful statement about your abilities, ambition and professional credibility. It is a course which signals to employers that you have an extensive educational knowledge base and strong transferable skills.

Our recent graduates report that their MA Education studies had a significant impact on their career development and professional status. Some have gone on to senior leadership roles such as head teacher or nursery manager; others have taken up more specialist positions such as disability co-ordinator or advanced skills teacher; and others have moved into key posts in other sectors, such as national trainer for a charitable organisation.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,500 students from over 100 countries, studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offer extraordinary support during your studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet you in your home country to share information and insights about life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    43rd out of 91 10

    17th out of 42 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    137 61%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    33rd

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    45th

    14
  • Entry standards

    / Max 157
    129 82%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    16th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.41 85%

    5th

    5

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