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MA Education (Early Childhood Studies)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This Master’s degree is designed to provide you with a broad range of knowledge and skills within the field of education, with a specific focus on early childhood studies. It is an ideal choice for those looking to devel…

Tuition
£11,000/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Sep, Jan
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 12 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This Master’s degree is designed to provide you with a broad range of knowledge and skills within the field of education, with a specific focus on early childhood studies. It is an ideal choice for those looking to develop and enhance their professional practice, whether you are a teacher, researcher, community worker, administrator, or working in management and supervisory roles. The course covers diverse disciplines, including curriculum theory, the psychology of learning, sociology of gender, race, and social class, and philosophy. A key theme embedded throughout the programme is social justice, ensuring that your learning aligns with principles of equity and inclusion. You will be encouraged to critically analyse educational policies and practices, empowering you to initiate positive change within the sector. The course is available for full-time study over one year or part-time study over two years, providing flexibility to suit your professional commitments. Join a community dedicated to understanding the power of education in shaping children's future life chances.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Critical Theory and Education (Optional)20 Credits
Critical discourses in Early Childhood20 Credits
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (Optional)20 Credits
Education Dissertation60 Credits
Identity and Self in the Early Years20 Credits
Research Methods in Education20 Credits
Curriculum Leadership (Optional)20 Credits
Social Justice Education20 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

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Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
12 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 12 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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