Program Overview
The Early Childhood at University of Chester is a MA programme in Humanities over 36 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 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Chester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Early Childhood 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
- Professional Practice: a pedagogy and curriculum for the Early Years
- Early Childhood: thinking, learning and development
- Early Childhood: children under three
- The 21st Century Child
- Leadership and Management: The Early Years Professional
- Inclusive Practice in the Early Years
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum of a lower second class honours degree, or equivalent.
Successful applicants will be called for interview.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Chester 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 University of Chester
University of Chester
Chester , Warrington, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
