Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

The MA Early Childhood Education programme supports learners in developing their knowledge and understanding of issues and practice through enquiry and research. It provides a range of module choices, but students are encouraged to bring their own ideas and focus on their respective professional interests.

Hertfordshire is ranked 1st as best university provider for Teacher Training in the UK (NSS). Students can greatly benefit from University's strong partnerships with over 300 schools and training providers across Hertfordshire, London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Cambridgeshire.

This MA Early Childhood Education award aims to equip students to enhance service provision at nursery, local and national level becoming or preparing to become a change agent in their own practice and in early childhood practice in general. Students will build on and deepen their knowledge and understanding of practice and theory in relation to child development, curriculum design and pedagogical leadership.

Taught sessions are built around discussion, discovery, shared learning and peer review with tutor support and expertise immediately at hand. Moreover, learners have access to the University’s Learning Resource Centre (LRC) and virtual learning environment.

Previous graduates have become successful practitioners within early years settings, as well as progressing onto further study and research.