Education (Early Years Pathway) MA

Overview Updated 16/11/2018
Our MA Education Early Years Pathway offers opportunities for graduates who have an interest in early childhood to extend their knowledge, understanding and skills in ways that are ‘inspiring and eye opening: it will change the way you think’ (MA Education Early Years Pathway student).
The multi-professional programme team have expertise in a range of disciplines within the field of early childhood and are dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families locally, nationally and globally.

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For further information about our Education (Early Years Pathway MA), come along to our next Open Day to get a taste of postgraduate life at the University of Northampton or contact our enquiries team study@northampton.ac.uk.
Course Details
Throughout the course we encourage you to engage with other professional colleagues and specialist tutors in order to develop a secure understanding of the issues and dynamics of Early Years teaching, ultimately informing your professional practice.
There are three levels of qualification available through the MA. If you study two specified modules, you will receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Early Years). If you study four specified modules, you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Years). If you complete four modules and a dissertation or research thesis, you will receive the full MA in Education (Early Years).

Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
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Applying for 2019
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Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 4.30pm
Phone Call
Home / EU: 0300 303 2772
International: +44 (0)1604 894503
English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent)
assessed through writing and interview
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
Entry Requirements
First degree at 2:2 or above from a UK or NARIC recognised university.
QTS or equivalent
Or
1. Honours Degree from a UK University
Or
2. Honours Degree from a recognised University other than in the UK
Or
3. Applicants working in children’s services without QTS with an ordinary degree or Early Years Teacher Status or QTLS will be considered.
Or
Applicants who have recent professional experience of three years or more will be positively considered. In this case the applicants will be interviewed
Applicants with other qualifications/professional experience will be considered if they can demonstrate appropriate academic attainment.

Course Content
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Research Thesis (60 Credits)
Module code: EDUM100Core Module N
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Supporting Parents and Developing Communities (30 Credits)
Module code: EDUM073Core Module N
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Promoting Inclusive Practice (30 Credits)
Module code: SENM009Core Module N
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Autism in the Early Years (30 Credits)
Module code: SENM029Core Module N
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Young Children's Rights and Participation (30 Credits)
Module code: EDUM103Core Module N
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Contemporary and international Issues in the Early Years (30 Credits)
Module code: EDUM072Core Module N
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Young Children's Literature, Media and Culture (30 Credits)
Module code: EDUM101Core Module N
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Documenting Young Children's Learning (30 Credits)
Module code: EDUM102Core Module N
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Organisational Based Project (30 Credits)
Module code: EDUM075Core Module N
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Advanced Practice in Early Childhood Education (30 Credits)
Module code: EDUM130Core Module N
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Perspectives on Leadership and Management (30 Credits)
Module code: EDUM122Core Module N
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Dissertation (60 Credits)
Module code: EDUM079Core Module N
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Research Methods (30 Credits)
Module code: EDUM077Core Module N

Fees & Funding
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £6,750
Part Time: £1,125 per 30 credits
Postgraduate Loans
If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2019/20 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England**
*Please note that the maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years.
**If you have studied a PGCE and have gained exemptions for this course you will not be able to get a PG loan as you need to be studying the full 180 credits
18/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £6,625
Part Time: £1,100 per 30 credits
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £12,750
18/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £12,200
Scholarships
EU and International Scholarships
A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.
TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000. This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…
The Chancellor's Fund
The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…

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