
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Education (Early Childhood Studies) at University of Huddersfield. Based in Huddersfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. If you’re driven to develop your career in early childhood education (ages 0-7) or looking to advance in your current role, this course is the ideal next step for you. Whether you’re already working as an early years specialist, policy advisor, family support worker or a manager in an early years settings, this course will help you build on your expertise and take your career to the next level. You’ll examine a variety of international perspectives on early childhood education, bridging theory with practice and reflecting on how diverse approaches influence our understanding and a... International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £7,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,600
per year
Home Student Fee
£7,900
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Huddersfield
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £19,500 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £18,000 | £23,500 | £29,500 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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About University of Huddersfield
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