Early Childhood Education MA

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course modalities offered

On campus - h Main Site
Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 1 years

On campus - h Main Site
Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Number of students	18 graduates / year
Student Dropout Rate	40% Proportion of students of Early Childhood Education MA who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Arts, MA
Subject	Early Childhood Studies

Number of students	18 graduates / year
Student Dropout Rate	40% Proportion of students of Early Childhood Education MA who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Arts, MA
Subject	Early Childhood Studies

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Early Childhood Education MA at Canterbury Christ Church University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Ophthalmics.

	Canterbury Christ Church University, Early Childhood Education MA	Average review score among all Early Childhood Studies courses in the UK
Explanations	93	95
Interesting courses	93	86
Intellectually stimulating	100	85
Challenged to do my best	100	91
Depth of concepts	73	91
Builds on previous learnings	87	92
Joined ideas from different topics	67	91
Balance directed/independent study	73	84
Applicability of course content	80	92
Clear criteria in markings	87	84
Fair assessment	87	84
Tests reflected your learning	93	87
Timely feedback	93	93
Helpful feedback	80	83
Approachability of teachers	93	84
Support from teachers	87	89
Organisation of courses	87	82
Communication of changes	80	80
IT facilities	80	84
Library	87	91
Course specific resources	80	88
Student feedback opportunities	93	86
Student feedback valued	73	81
Student's feedback acted upon	67	72
Work of student union	89	79
Mental wellbeing services	77	81
Overall satisfaction	76

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
This particular course

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£19509	£30380	£30601
25-75 percentile range	£17920 - £24369	£20878 - £37050	£19887 - £39184

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

Our MA Early Childhood Education is aimed at graduates (nationally and internationally) from a variety of backgrounds who wish to expand and deepen their knowledge of young children and their learning from birth to eight years.

Supported by a small team of academics, you will have the opportunity to research and develop specialist areas of expertise within the field. During the programme you will also be encouraged to reflect on the ways this learning supports your professional and career development.

Each year we are reminded of the transformational potential of education as our students move onto a PhD, are promoted, set up their own business, gain a new role or reignite their passion for an existing one. Come and join us to find out the difference it could make to you.

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	15%	85%	0%
year 2	15%	85%	0%

The programme uses a range of assessment types including presentations, action research reports, reflective commentaries, literature reviews and document analysis. You will also complete a 15,000 word dissertation based on your research interests.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 5.0
- International Foundation
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Early Childhood Education, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A good honours degree (2.2 or above). However, it is recognised that some applicants may not meet these standard requirements, yet may be desirable candidates with other and appropriate skills and knowledge. In this case they may be offered the opportunity to complete an orientation module or a portfolio to demonstrate their ability to work at level 7. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview.

The University normally accepts non-UK qualifications equivalent to those outlined above and confirmed through NARIC.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Canterbury Christ Church University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

- #41
- #52
Education

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #51
- #63
Education

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #50
- #501
Education

THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]

See all 15 university rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University

About Canterbury Christ Church University

Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.

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Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University

Total number of students enrolled at Canterbury Christ Church University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 16485
postgraduates:: 1720
Total:: 18205

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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Early Childhood Education MA

Canterbury Christ Church University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews