Overview

If you have a degree in early childhood studies, pre-school education or a related subject, the Early Childhood Studies course at Anglia Ruskin University offers a great opportunity to explore aspects of young children’s lives in more depth, examining current policies and practices to build on your existing knowledge. If that’s you, why not take this opportunity to boost your skills and knowledge?

You’ll be able to link your newly-learned theories and research with your practice from the start, boosting your contribution to your workplace and enhancing your career prospects. Taught by experienced tutors who are passionate about using insights from research to enhance the lives of young children and their families. The course focusses on early childhood education from birth until eight years old and you'll graduate with a valuable postgraduate qualification.

Careers

Are you working with children, or do you intend to work with children in the future? If so, our MA will enhance your career. It provides a highly relevant professional development opportunity for you whether you’re an early years or pre-school teacher, a manager in a childcare setting, a family support worker or an early years consultant. It’s also a great starting point if you’re looking for a career in academia and is a step towards a PhD or EdD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational and Social Research Methods

Major Project

Early Childhood - Principles, Practice & Professionalism

Specialist Studies in Early Childhood Education and Care

Professional Enquiry for Early Childhood

National & International Policy Perspectives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-18 00:00:00

More details

It can take up to four weeks to consider applications, so we recommend you apply at least a month before your preferred start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Early Childhood Education Childhood Studies View 60 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first degree, with honours, at a minimum final classification of Lower Second (2:2) or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13500 GBP / year

≈ 13500 GBP / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7900 GBP / year

≈ 7900 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK & EU students, (per year, part-time): £3,950
International students, (per year, part-time): £6,750

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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