Birmingham City University

Education (Early Years) - MA

Birmingham City UniversityCREC (Centre for Research in Early Childhood), United Kingdom

Course overview

The MA in Education (Early Years) is designed specifically for practitioners working in the early years sector and can be studied part-time alongside and in support of your day-to-day role. Each module builds upon the experience and knowledge that you bring from your professional outlook....

Key highlights

  • Designed specifically for practitioners working in the early years sector
  • Studied part-time alongside and in support of your current role
  • Modules build on your existing professional experience and knowledge

Entry requirements

Essential requirements Applicants will normally be expected to have an undergraduate degree and be in current employment (paid or voluntary) in an early years service or setting. However, we recognise that the early years sector includes many individuals who have positions of responsibility without having followed the traditional academic route. Therefore we also welcome applicants who can demonstrate 'graduateness' - that is, they have have developed equivalent qualities, skills and understanding, and can bring significant professional knowledge and experience to the programme.

This is determined via a written assessment. We will accept RPL applications on this route prior to enrolment.

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Early years setting manager
  • Early years teacher
  • Nursery manager
  • Early years consultant
  • Children's centre manager
  • Early years lecturer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £900 per 20 credits

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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