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MA Early Childhood Leadership and Practice

University of East London

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Stratford Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Early childhood continues to be a rapidly changing field in the local and global context. Enhanced qualifications in this subject will support your career progression and employability whether you work in early childhood settings in the private, voluntary or public sectors in the United Kingdom or internationally. At UEL we recognise that the study of early childhood needs a holistic perspective. Early childhood practice is influenced by social, cultural, economic and political contexts. Modules on this course will develop your knowledge of early childhood practice in a range of contexts and your research skills. Assignments provide opportunities for you to apply advanced knowledge and research skills in practice in the context of employed or voluntary work.We have an academic team with experience in early childhood practice, family support, early intervention, child rights services, informal education, policy development, service development and teaching in the early years. Our team has worked in the private, voluntary and public sectors in different contexts.This MA will enable you to apply advanced knowledge and research issues relevant to early childhood in a range of early childhood settings where you work.All modules are core:Critical Reflection on Leadership of Practice in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Policy Development and ImplementationAction Research: Leading Change in Early Childhood Leadership and PracticeFor each module there will be weekly three-hour taught sessions tutors and students have opportunities for dialogue on areas of knowledge and understanding related to early childhood leadership and practice. Teaching and learning is guided through lectures, seminars, group work, project work and research supervision.You will develop analytical and evaluative skills in order to develop critical perspectives about early childhood leadership and practice.This course will support your career progression in the leadership of practice in early childhood contexts whether that be a nursery, voluntary organisation or a school. Alternatively, you could consider a career in a charity or work as a lecturer in Further Education.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,040per year

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University information

University of East London

University of East London

  • University League Table

    126th

  • Campus address

    University of East London, University Way, London, Greater London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom

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One of the few universities in London with on-campus accommodation. Accommodation boasts beautiful waterfront views, and each student gets their own en suite.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of the University of East London. UEL is home to more than 36,000 students representing over 160 nationalities.
Location. London offers great cultural richness, including world-class museums and art galleries, and career opportunities across all industries.

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