Our part time MA programme, accredited by Birmingham City University, is designed specifically for practitioners working in the early years sector and can be studied alongside and in support of your day-to-day role.

The course draws upon CREC's research expertise and enables students to work within a community of practice.

As well as providing students with expertise in early childhood, our programme also provides a grounding in research methods. In each year of their study, students are invited to specialise in areas such as Leadership, Music, Creativity and the Arts, Mentoring, and Nurturing Childhoods. They are also offered invaluable support for practice-based research. Through researching practice in a systematic and rigorous way CREC students contribute to their settings, their profession and the potential generation of wider knowledge.

Find out more about our MA here.

Register for this virtual information session to talk to the MA Programme Lead about the programme structure, application process and to discuss your research ideas.