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General Entry Criteria

• A related Bachelor’s Degree OR

• A related Graduate Diploma at Level 8

Note: "Related” implies that the applicant should have either a MNQF level 7 or level 8 qualification in Education/teaching or similar area.)

Alternative Entry Criteria

• 25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 7 years of relevant experience (of which 3.5 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Programme.OR

• 25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 6 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Programme.

Core Modules

Semester 1

1. Promoting Successful Learning

2. Distinctive Approaches in Early Childhood Education and Care

3. Embedding Knowledge in Play-Based Learning

Semester 2

1. Interventions for Inclusion of Children with Complex Learning Profiles

2. Educational Research

Eligible for Interim Award Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood) upon completion of any 3 modules from above.

The modules below are offered year-long (Semester 2 & 3)

Option 1: (route for teachers with teaching qualifications)

• Dissertation

Option 2: (route for teachers without teaching qualifications)

• Professional Experience AND

• Action Research OR

• Capstone Project

Award Master of Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Additional Information

In Accordance to MQA circular number: 218-Accred/CIR/2024/2 students enrolling to the programme with a subject degree (without an education / teaching degree) would follow route 2. All modules and exams would be conducted in face-to-face modality for these students. This information would be shared during the registration stage.

MVR 4,350 per month x 15 months