Education at University of Roehampton - UCAS

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Course summary

Why this course?

  • Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering the high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students
  • Tailor the programme to your interests with our range of optional modules, including early childhood, SEN and disability and inclusion
  • Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023)
  • The 2023 Complete University Guide ranks Roehampton 2nd in London for research quality in education.
  • Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021)
  • Teaching is mostly timetabled on weekday evenings so that part-time students can fit their master’s study around work and home commitments
  • Tailor the programme: Modules include SEN, disability and inclusion, research methods and more
About this course: A highly flexible programme of master's study aimed at students and professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of education and its role in society. Topics covered include:
  • Power in Education and Society: Discourses of Difference
  • Social and Educational Research
  • Early Childhood Pedagogy and Practice
  • Representing Childhoods
  • Developing Staff and Leading Teams
  • Understanding Language Learning and Teaching
  • Philosophy of Social Science Research
Skills: On our MA Education, our priority is to provide a highly flexible programme of study aimed at students and professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of education and its role in society. This incorporates:
  • Drawing on the wider professional experiences that students may have, of working in contexts where educational approaches are important
  • Covering critical social and educational theories and perspectives, as well as policy and practices relevant to global and local educational contexts
  • Achieving critical awareness and understanding of education in its broadest sense as a process of human learning and development
Career Opportunities Graduates of MA Early Childhood Studies will be prepared for careers in professional practice and leadership in:
  • Early childhood
  • Education
  • Health and social welfare
  • Policy making
  • Administration of early childhood services
  • Research and developing the early years workforce in further and higher education


Entry requirements

You should usually hold a second-class honours degree (certain programmes may require a 2:1) from a recognised British or overseas university.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £8243 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8243 Year 1
Scotland £8243 Year 1
Wales £8243 Year 1
EU £17325 Year 1
International £17325 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees quoted for 2024
Education at University of Roehampton - UCAS