MA Early Childhood and Education

The MA in Early Childhood and Education offered by the University of Hull is designed to deepen and broaden your understanding of young children’s lives and learning. It places a strong emphasis on the role of play in childhood and how adults can support this. The course can be pursued full-time in one year, or part-time spread over two years.Course Content: The course consists of core and optional modules, a supervised independent study, and a research project. The curriculum covers educational research, social and cultural contexts of education, as well as childhood, culture, and creativity. Research into practice is a key part of this programme, helping students to develop vital skills for undertaking research.Key Modules: Core modules for this course include ‘Researching Education and Social Justice,’ ‘Research Methods,’ and ‘Independent Study.’ Optional modules include ‘Creativity, Culture, and Childhood,’ ‘Education, Culture, and Society,’ ‘Educational Innovation and Curriculum Change,’ and ‘Play, Power, and Pedagogy.’Future Careers: The course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills required for a wide range of careers working with young children, such as early years teaching, play therapy, starting your own early years provision, or working in the children's workforce. It can also lead to further postgraduate study, such as PhD level study in early childhood.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.