Master of Early Childhood Studies

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What implies the Masters programme?

This Masters course connects people with a wide range of professional backgrounds, who are interested in the innovative field of childhood studies.

It is an advantage to have already a broad background knowledge in this area, because you will deal with a variety of disciplines such as psychology, child health, social policy, anthropology, sociology, history and education. You will learn to address the specific educational and social needs of young children.

The Masters programme will teach you to understand, represent and to defend children in our society.  A strong emphasis lies on intercultural, gender-specific and migration-related subjects; also here your education is most needed!

Your career opportunities after the Master of Early Childhood Studies

Normally, your Master of Early Childhood Studies will last one to two years and you need to hold a bachelor degree or similar degree. With a successful completion of this Masters programme, you have several opportunities to find an employment:

• Employment in childhood centres / institutes
• Nursery coordinator / parent education
• Child and family advocacy
• Working with young children

The following schools are offering the Master of Early Childhood Studies: