Overview

Through specialist placements in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, in Primary Early Years at University of Bedfordshire you build a secure understanding of early years teaching and learning, supported by experienced early years and primary teachers, while your University-based sessions focus on general professional issues; the National Curriculum; and aspects of teaching such as lesson planning and assessment.

There is the option to take this course part time over two years, making it easier to balance study with your other commitments.

Careers

On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as a teacher in an early years or primary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools.

There are also opportunities to progress to further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reflective primary teacher
Evidence-informed primary teacher
School experience 1: The primary early years teacher
School experience 2: The primary early years teacher

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

we advise you to apply at least 30 days before the course starts to allow us time to process your application.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bedford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 64 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area.
GCSE grade 4 English (or a C).
GCSE grade 4 Maths.
GCSE grade 4 Science.
Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17400 GBP / year

≈ 17400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

Bedford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Bedford

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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