Program Overview
The Early Years Education at Bath Spa University is a MA programme in Education 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 education. 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 Years Education 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 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bath, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Early Years Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Language and Educational Ideology
- Education
- Economics
- Politics
- Society
- Education Policy
- Research Methods in Social Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Entry\xc2\xa0requirements for our\xc2\xa0postgraduate\xc2\xa0courses vary. We are generally looking for a good honours degree or equivalent. Some courses also require an interview or the submission of a portfolio of work.
- European Baccalaureate - Undergraduate and postgraduate\nentry: English as the First Foreign Language (L2) or First Foreign\nLanguage.\xc2\xa0 Advanced (L2A) - 7.5 or\nhigher.
- International Baccalaureate - Undergraduate and postgraduate\nentry: Standard English grade 5 or Higher level grade 4 or higher.
- GCSE English language - Undergraduate and postgraduate\nentry: Grade C or higher
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bath Spa 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 Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University
Bath, United Kingdom
Bath Spa University is a public university in Bath, England, with its main campus at Newton Park, about 3+1⁄2 miles (5.6 km) west of the centre of the city. The university has other campuses in...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months