
Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher Status)
University of SussexCourse 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
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,000
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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 |
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💼 Employment Breakdown
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About University of Sussex
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