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Early Years Pedagogue

University of Strathclyde
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MEd
Duration 36 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Glasgow, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Early Years Pedagogue at University of Strathclyde is a MEd programme in Education 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 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 Pedagogue 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

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Early Years Pedagogue programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Taking Action: Child, Family & Community Efficacy
  2. Creating Stimulating Learning Environments: Indoors & Out
  3. Listening to Children & Hearing their Voices
  4. Research Methods & Reasoning
  5. The Connected Child: Early Child Development
  6. Leading in a Time of Change
  7. Child-Centred & Child-Focused Approaches to Practitioner Research
  8. Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:
  • The Early Years Pedagogue is a specialist postgraduate route for General Teaching Council for Scotland registered teachers and Bachelor of Arts in Childhood Practice Honours graduates working in the early years 3 to 8.
  • Applicants should hold a post with an appropriate age group, or have sufficient guaranteed access to such a position in order to fulfil the assessment requirements of the class.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Strathclyde 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 Strathclyde

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months