Master of Arts Education (Early Childhood Studies)
Master of Arts Education (Early Childhood Studies)
Overview
Why choose the University of Huddersfield MA Education (Early Childhood Studies) programme?
An Internationally Recognised Degree
The MA Education (Early Childhood Studies) programme is awarded by the University of Huddersfield. The award is a fully accredited British university degree recognised worldwide. The award carries equivalent academic status and recognition to the same degree conferred by the University to the local students in the UK.
A TEF Gold-rated University
The University of Huddersfield has been awarded an outstanding Gold rating, the highest accolade attainable, in all three aspects of the Office for Students’ latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2023 for four years. Only 13 Universities out of the 96 were Gold in all three ratings.
Highest Ranked Young University in the UK Rankings (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)
The University of Huddersfield has placed top in the UK in the global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024, reflecting the University’s growing global stature, built on the outstanding teaching and research delivered by internationally-renowned staff.
Most Improved University in the UK (QS World University Ranking 2025)
The University has been named the Most Improved University in the UK by QS and is ranked 49th among UK universities, showing the most improvement in its ranking over a five-year period. The University ranked highly in the indicators for International Students, Sustainability, International Faculty and International Research Network.
Fully Taught by University of Huddersfield Faculty
Staff at the cutting edge of their profession which along with regular performance appraisal and continuous student feedback ensures teaching quality.
Global Teaching Excellence Award
University of Huddersfield is in the top ten in England for teaching excellence and won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award recognising the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers (Higher Education Academy, 2017).
Gain Knowledge about Practical Aspects of Early Childhood Education in International Context
Students will have the opportunity to study early childhood education in international contexts. The course combines knowledge about practical aspects of the early years curriculum with the opportunity to bring a theoretical understanding to help to deepen and challenge students’ thinking.
Attainable in 1 Year
Participants can complete the programme in 1 year by completing four modules and one dissertation.
Assignment-based Assessment
All modules are assessed through written continuous assessments.
Achievements of University of Huddersfield:
- Most Improved University in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Highest Ranked Young University in the UK (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)
- Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) gold-rated University (2023)
- QS 5 Stars (2023)
- The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: International Trade (2022)
- The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes (2021)
- No. 1 in England for professionally qualified teaching staff (Higher Education Statistics Agency 2020 & 2021)
- Global Teaching Excellence Award (Higher Education Academy 2017)
Talent Development Fund
Talent Development Fund: Now open for application. Successful applicant will be awarded $20,000. (Applicants must meet the requirements of the scheme. Only new application of the programmes are accepted and students are not allowed to apply fund for programmes which are currently enrolled.)
Information at a Glance
Deadline for New Application:
Tuition fee
HK$96,500Medium of Instruction:
EnglishUniversity of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a long established and successful university with a long and proud tradition in teaching and research. From its roots in 1825, the University has kept its scientific and mechanical expertise and over the last 190 years has successfully expanded into the arts, business, humanities, education and health sciences. The University now has nearly 20,000 students. It is the UK’s only University where all permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.
The University of Huddersfield has been awarded an outstanding Gold rating, the highest accolade attainable, in all three aspects of the Office for Students’ latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The University secured a Gold rating in both critical categories of student experience and student outcomes, reflecting its unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional student experience and fostering excellent student outcomes. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years. The University was the only university in Yorkshire and the Humber and the North West to achieve Gold ratings in all three aspects of the TEF among those announced in September 2023. Only 13 Universities out of the 96 that were announced in September 2023, were Gold in all three ratings.
The Huddersfield Business School has been awarded a coveted accreditation, AACSB, which less than six percent of institutions offering business degree programmes manage to achieve. AACSB accreditation from AACSB International ensures continuous improvement and provides focus for Schools to deliver on their mission, innovate, and drive impact.
The University has also recently been awarded its third Queen’s Anniversary Prize and a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category for International Trade, an award that is reserved for the most outstanding UK organisations.
Details
The programme is conducted through a block teaching mode, fully taught by the University of Huddersfield academic faculty. A supervisor will be assigned to students to maintain close contact with students and to provide professional advice. Students are required to achieve 180 credits for completing the programme, which consists of five modules including a dissertation in 12,500 – 15,000 words.
| Modules | Credits |
| Developing Effective Leadership | 30 |
| International Approaches to Early Childhood Education | 30 |
| Methods of Enquiry | 30 |
| Special Educational Needs and Disability: Evaluating Policy and Practice | 30 |
| Dissertation | 60 |
Each module will generally have an eight week study schedule as follows:
| Week 1 | Pre-reading | |
| Week 2 | Saturday 9am – 5:30pm |
Sunday 9am – 5:30pm |
| Week 3 | Saturday 9am – 5:30pm |
Sunday 9am – 5:30pm |
| Week 4 | Self-study + Course Work – with Virtual Classroom | |
| Week 5 | ||
| Week 6 | ||
| Week 7 | ||
| Week 8 | Assignment Submission | |
Online resources are available at the University of Huddersfield to all University of Huddersfield students. The excellent Online Library service provides relevant articles and journals to facilitate your studies. The hassle-free study environment assists your study whenever and wherever you wish.
Academic Skills Tutors also provide guidance about how you can develop your academic skills in order to improve your grades. The tutors provide support with general academic skills including essay writing, time management, presentations and group work skills; information technology and numeracy; research skills, as well as personal development for example confidence building and assertiveness.
Hear from our Course Leader
Hear from our Alumni
Nicole Shih
Centre Manager and Course instructor
EASE Education Centre
“The University of Huddersfield has a strong reputation for its professional training in the UK. I was confident that the university could provide the expertise and knowledge I needed to develop my career. After joining the MA programme, I can fully attest that the university faculty has truly lived up to their reputation and have given me an eye-opening experience of how inspiring higher education can be.”
Zehra Dede
English/French Class Teacher
Anchors Academy International Nursery cum Kindergarten and Primary
“The programme's university equivalency, usefulness of modules and flexible course structure were key factors in my decision to enroll. The programme design and experienced instructors piqued curiosity of my classmates and me. The engaging curriculum and thought-provoking discussions have been tremendously rewarding, and the challenging thesis work has instilled a profound sense of pride in our academic journey. The programme's modular approach and short duration have made it an accessible and valuable opportunity for full-time teachers like myself, allowing us to enhance our skills and knowledge without disrupting our careers.”
Admission
Admission Criteria
- Entry Qualifications
– An honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:2 or above; or
– A professional equivalent qualification.Applicants who do not hold an honours degree, but possess substantial relevant professional experience will be considered for admission on case-by-case basis.
- English Requirements
Applicants educated in a language other than English should have an IELTS overall band score of 6.0, with no element lower than 5.5 (or equivalent)
Programme Fees
Total fees for the whole programme are HK$96,500 to be collected in 5 instalments.
Students should note that all fees are subject to review and may be changed by the University.
*This programme is an eligible programme under The Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS) provided by the Government of HKSAR. For details, please refer to: http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/enls/overview.htm.
Enquiry
Course Details
| Ms Carol Wong | |
| Phone: | 2774 8585 |
| Email: | maecs.huddersfield@hkma.org.hk |
| Ms Toby Chen | |
| Phone: | 3628 3429 |
| Email: | maecs.huddersfield@hkma.org.hk |
General Enquiry
| Phone: | 2774 8500 / Ivy Ng 3468 6023 / Shino Choi 3468 6024 / Windy Ng 3468 6025 |
| Email: | hkma@hkma.org.hk / enrol@hkma.org.hk |
| Fax: | 2365 1000 |
It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.
