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Master of Education Early Childhood Studies

London Metropolitan University

London, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

One-year full-time Master of Arts in Education course taught at London Met's Holloway campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Education Early Childhood Studies. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in education.

Career outcomes

Early childhood management
Supervisory and practitioner roles
Teacher
Researcher
Community worker
Administrator

Curriculum

One-year full-time programme
Modules listed for 2026/27. Core modules: Critical Theory and Education
Critical discourses in Early Childhood
Curriculum
Pedagogy and Assessment
Education Dissertation
Identity and Self in the Early Years. Also listed: Curriculum Leadership
Social Justice Education.

Entry requirements

Academic

a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) honours degree in education or social sciences; GCSE English at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or higher (or equivalent); If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree
We may be able to help with a pre-sessional course. Please contact [email protected] to see if we have something suitable

Accepted academic background

Lower second class (2:2) UK honours degree or equivalent, Usually in any subject (some courses need a related subject); Applicants with relevant experience may be considered; India: bachelor's degree with minimum 50% overall

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 70
PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 21
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
Completed application materials
Curriculum vitae
And personal statement or statement of purpose.

How to apply

Review the postgraduate admission requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Complete the graduate application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£20,000 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Holloway
Faculty or school	School of Social Sciences and Professions
Department	Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
23 Nov 2026
8 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
227 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.