PostgraduateMA

Childhood and Early Year Studies

Name: Childhood and Early Year Studies
Price: 19850 GBP
Availability: InStock

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

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1 yearDuration

£19,850Per Year (Intl)

£10,530Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Childhood and Early Year Studies at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Join our interdisciplinary Childhood and Early Years Studies MA. Gain a deeper understanding of the internal and external factors affecting children and early years and specialise in this area of expertise to really make a difference to young people's lives. Why should I study MA Childhood and Early Years Studies? The socio-cultural, economic and political contexts in which we live shape who we are. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Theories of Childhood and Social Construction

Children's Rights and Global Perspectives

Developmental Psychology and Early Years Practice

Spaces

Places and Children's Geographies

Policy

Politics and Early Years Education

Children

Media and Digital Cultures

Research Methods in Childhood Studies

Dissertation in Childhood and Early Years

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

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🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	69	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,850

Home Student Fee

£10,530

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£16,500	£21,000	£26,000
5 years	£20,000	£25,000	£31,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working

2%Studying

8%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

64%Professional Jobs

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