MA, PGDip, PGCert Early Childhood

Students who successfully engage in the MA in Early Childhood will become reflective practitioners and critical thinkers who can articulate their views with confidence and conviction. Graduates may go on to work with young children in a variety of settings; take up leadership and management roles; take on roles in further and higher education such as lecturing and research; or engage in advisory roles with local authorities or private companies.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Applicants should normally hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a 2:2 classification in an area broadly related to early childhood. Those with a degree in a different area but with experience of working in early childhood settings will also be considered, as will those holding a PGCE.