Overview

The Early Childhood Education programme offered by University of Oxford consists of three summatively assessed modules, and a one-week residential which will be formatively assessed. An optional research skills module will be available for the duration of the course and can be studied independently at your own pace.

Key Facts

The core aims of the course are to promote: 

understanding of theory and research relating to child development and effective early childhood pedagogy across the cognitive, social and emotional domains, including analysis of their robustness and the information they provide for informing practice
a practical understanding of how to engage in research-informed practice, including seeking and critically engaging with available evidence and designing and conducting ones’ own classroom/practice-based research
an understanding of cross-cutting themes relevant to research-informed ECE practice and of current issues/debates in the ECE field
the application of research and theory to practice through reflection on ones’ own professional practice, in order to enhance professional performance
the skills of independent critical thought, rational inquiry, and self-directed learning
critical engagement with, and reflection on, current issues and debates in the field of ECE research and practice through the lens of research and theory.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources. 

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any discipline, though qualifications in a related discipline such as education will be an advantage.
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.6 out of 4.0.
If your degree is not from the UK or another country specified above, visit our International Qualifications page for guidance on the qualifications and grades that would usually be considered to meet the University’s minimum entry requirements.
The requirement for a first-class or strong upper second-class degree with honours can be alternatively demonstrated by a strong degree at master’s level and/or substantial relevant professional experience.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10550 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6450 GBP / year

≈ 6450 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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

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