Program Overview
The Early Childhood Studies at Anglia Ruskin University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
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
- Educational and Social Research Methods
- Major Project
- Early Childhood - Principles, Practice & Professionalism
- Specialist Studies in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Professional Enquiry for Early Childhood
- National & International Policy Perspectives
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Main
- A first degree, with honours, at a minimum final classification of Lower Second (2:2) or equivalent.
- If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements. Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course, please email\xc2\xa0answers@anglia.ac.uk\xc2\xa0for further information.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Anglia Ruskin 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 Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a public university in the United Kingdom with its origins in the Cambridge School of Art, founded in 1858. It gained university status in 1992 and adopted the...
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
