Program Overview
The Early Childhood Studies at London Metropolitan University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Early Childhood Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 5,445 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,445 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Early Childhood Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood
- Distinctive Approaches in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Research Methods and the Dissertation
- Creativity in Early Childhood
- Equality and Inclusion in Early Childhood
- Foundations of Being
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- a relevant honours degree (at least 2:2) and work within the early childhood workforce
Some of the modules require an observational visit to a setting offering care and education for children from birth to seven-years-old. Where you\'re not working directly with children you will need to be able to commit to this component of the programme.
All students are interviewed, but importance is also placed on the statement of application.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS.English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 5,445 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,445 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 5,445 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,445 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London Metropolitan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University
London, United Kingdom
London Metropolitan University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months