MA

Early Childhood Education

Learn more about studying Early Childhood Education as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    15 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,500GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    1201-1400

Program overview

What Canterbury Christ Church University says about their program:

Whether you’re looking to professionally progress or wanting to kickstart your career in early years education, then an MA Early Years Education will open many opportunities for you.   As education continues to evolve as the importance of early child development plays an essential role in children’s future success, this MA will deepen your knowledge and understanding of this critical time in children’s lives.   Focusing on the 0-8 age range, you’ll delve into pedagogy, politics, and theory as you explore critical questions related to this topic. Alongside this, you’ll develop your academic skills through critical thinking, research, and self-reflection as you engage with up-to-date theory and practice within early childhood education. What’s more, modules throughout the course will prepare you for your dissertation, teaching you the investigative and methodological skills needed to undertake a piece of independent research into a specialist area of your choice.   

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Scholarships at Canterbury Christ Church University

  • International student fees and funding scholarships

    Official page

    CCCU's international student fees and funding page lists the International Student Scholarship and other funding information for international students.

  • International Student Scholarship

    Official page

    Fee-reduction scholarship available to all undergraduate and postgraduate international students studying at Canterbury Christ Church University.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Canterbury Christ Church University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Canterbury Christ Church University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Tuition fees

Undergraduate tuition: £15,500 per year. Postgraduate tuition: from £15,500 per year.

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What is the cost of living near Canterbury Christ Church University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£980
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£915
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£136
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£45
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£63
Monthly grocery basket£133
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£41

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Canterbury Christ Church University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Canterbury Christ Church University.

UK student visa requirements