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Early Childhood Studies at Stranmillis University College - UCAS

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Course summary

The MA in Early Childhood Studies is aimed at professionals working in the area of early childhood - teachers, early years practitioners, social workers and family support workers in both statutory and non-statutory agencies - who are already qualified to undergraduate level in an educational or social science subject. Within Northern Ireland, services directed at the education and care of young children up to age 8 have seen unprecedented growth and development in recent years. Initiatives such as Sure Start, the implementation of the Learning to Learn Strategy and the Infant Mental Health Framework have brought early years issues to the fore. Further information is available at https://www.stran.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/master-of-arts-ma-early-childhood-studies/

Modules

Modules may include: Critical perspectives on early years care and education; international perspectives in early years care and education research; methods and methodologies in educational research; advanced theoretical perspectives on children's crisis and trauma; quality pedagogy in early years care and education; early years science and outdoor classrooms; dissertation.

Assessment method

Assessment is through coursework, including written assignments, seminar presentations and a dissertation.

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold a relevant 2:1 Honours degree or above in a related discipline. However, applicants who do not meet the requirements above will be considered on an individual basis, where there is evidence of relevant experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for entry.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £6650 Whole course
Northern Ireland £6650 Whole course
England £7470 Whole course
Scotland £7470 Whole course
Wales £7470 Whole course
EU £18200 Whole course
International £18200 Whole course

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

Please note: £1109 per 30 CAT module for NI and ROI students £1245 per 30 CAT module for GB students £3034 per 30 CAT module for EU/International students
Early Childhood Studies at Stranmillis University College - UCAS