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PostgraduateMA

Education (Early Childhood Studies)

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,485Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Education (Early Childhood Studies) at Bath Spa University. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Study early childhood education issues in depth, covering policy, practice and theory, in our Master's in Education specialising in early childhood studies. - Explore constructions of childhood. - Benefit from in-depth study of children from birth to eight. - Focus on applying your developing knowledge of early childhood to practice. International tuition fees are £17,485 per year, home/UK fees are £9,450 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Constructions of Childhood: Theory and Practice
Play
Creativity and Learning in Early Years
Policy and Provision in Early Childhood Education
Research Methods in Early Childhood Studies
Child Development from Birth to Eight Years
Ethical Engagement with Children and Families
Supporting Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood Settings
Dissertation in Early Childhood Education
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Entry requirements for our postgraduate courses vary. We're generally looking for a good honours degree or equivalent. Some courses also require an interview or the submission of a portfolio of work. Please

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,485

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,485

Home Student Fee

£9,450

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,450 UK part time £4,725 International full time £17,485

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£27,500
3 years£17,000£21,000£25,500
5 years£20,500£25,500£30,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
1%Studying
16%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship

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£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Postgraduate

£650scholarship value
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The Porthleven Prize

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  • Available to all international students
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Turing Scheme Global Placement

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  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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£5,000scholarship value
  • Open to your course
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About Bath Spa University

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