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MA in Early Childhood and Education

University of Hull

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Hull

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

With our MA in Early Childhood and Education, you’ll learn from some of the best in the field. This rewarding course has babies and young children at its heart and draws on subjects such as education, health studies, social work and social policy, psychology, and sociology. You’ll get a deep understanding and critical view of early childhood studies.

Choose to study whichever way suits you, either one-year full-time or two-year part-time.

About this course

This flexible Masters course takes a holistic approach to the development of young children, from birth to the age of five.

This course explores current critical issues within the early years landscape and explores early child development within a global context, including aspects related to child development, diversity, and culture. You’ll learn all the tools to navigate and understand the evolving landscape of childhood experiences. Through creative inquiry, communication, and playful learning, you’ll also learn how children express themselves through play.

To put your learning into practice, you’ll get the opportunity to carry out an independent research project on a real-world topic of your choice, supported by our experienced tutors who will provide guidance and mentorship throughout.

You have the freedom to customise your learning journey to match your needs. After successfully completing stage 1, you can opt for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Alternatively, after stage 2 you can work towards achieving a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. The choice is entirely yours.

We offer modules in both the daytime and evenings, so you can find a pattern of delivery that fits with your other commitments, whether you are working, volunteering or studying full time. In 2024-25 you can choose evening modules from: Coaching and Mentoring, Early Childhood, Leadership and Management or Social Justice and Community Engagement as well as the mandatory modules shared by all pathways.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,000per 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 Hull

University of Hull

University of Hull

  • University League Table

    81st

  • Campus address

    University of Hull, Admissions Office, Cottingham Road, Hull, Kingston Upon Hull, HU6 7RX, England

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Established nearly 100 years ago, Hull is England’s 14th oldest university. It honours its rich heritage while continually exploring innovation.
Hull is rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), a reflection of the university's outstanding teaching quality.
Hull is a welcoming and affordable city, offering great value to students who choose to study at the university.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    34th out of 91 2

    24th out of 42 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    125 55%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    65th

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.18 79%

    44th

    33

  • Entry standards

    / Max 150
    111 74%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    31st

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.39 85%

    8th

    11

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