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PostgraduateMA

Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher Status)

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sussex, the MA Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher Status) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. 1st in the UK for our research impact in Education in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) Outstanding for Overall Effectiveness in Early Years ITT (Ofsted 2023) 10th in the UK for Education (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) Do you want to work with children from birth to five years old (including Reception) in the public and private sectors? Achieve Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) in just one year with this Masters-level course. Early Years learning primarily focuses on the following ideas: - what constitutes ‘quality’ in Early Years education? A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Early Childhood Development and Attachment Theory
Inclusive Practice and Equality in Early Years
Language
Communication and Literacy Development
Early Mathematics and Scientific Understanding
Quality Early Years Provision and Pedagogy
Early Years Curriculum and Learning Environments
Research Methods in Early Years Education
Professional Practice and Leadership in Early Years
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,000

Home Student Fee

£7,000

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£34,500
3 years£19,500£25,500£31,000
5 years£25,000£33,000£42,500
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

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Sussex

University of Sussex offers Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher Status) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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