Education (Early Years Pathway)
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaProgram Overview
The Education (Early Years Pathway) at The University of Northampton 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 Education (Early Years Pathway) 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 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Northampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education (Early Years Pathway) 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
- Research Thesis
- Supporting Parents and Developing Communities
- Promoting Inclusive Practice
- Autism in the Early Years
- Young Childrens Rights and Participation
- Contemporary and international Issues in the Early Years
- Young Childrens Literature, Media and Culture
- Documenting Young Childrens Learning
- Organisational Based Project
- Advanced Practice in Early Childhood Education
- Perspectives on Leadership and Management
- Dissertation
- Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants will normally have an honours degree from a UK institution or equivalent. Some modules require applicants to have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or equivalent.
Applicants with recent professional experience of five years or more will be positively considered. Applicants must demonstrate suitability for the course by providing evidence of significant professional engagement in childrens services at graduate level or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Northampton 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 Saint Mary's College of California
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, United States
Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
