Master of Arts - Education - Early Childhood

The MA Education offers an in-depth exploration of education’s role in society, alongside the theories, policies and practices that shape it. The programme provides flexible study options, allowing students to complete a broad-based master’s degree or specialise in a particular area.

It supports professional development across early years, schools, further and higher education, and community learning. Teaching is informed by current developments in the field and delivered by an experienced academic team, preparing graduates for advanced professional, leadership and management roles.

This pathway is designed for individuals interested in the principles and practice of leadership and management. It is suitable for practitioners working in a wide range of settings, including primary, secondary, further and higher education, as well as adult or community learning, who wish to review or enhance their practice and advance their careers. It also supports those seeking to gain knowledge in this specialist area at any stage of their professional journey.

The Early Childhood pathway explores childhood from a wide range of critical perspectives, examining how understanding of childhood has developed and the competing discourses within the field. It considers how adults influence and shape the worlds in which children live and investigates changes in expectations regarding a highly qualified and critically reflective professional workforce. This pathway encourages deep reflection on the nature of childhood and the broader social and educational contexts that impact early years development.