1-Semester Pathway - Pre-Masters in Education, English Language and Creative Writing - Continue to Master of Arts - Education with Early Childhood

A postgraduate pathway is a single course comprising two stages of study; Pre-Master’s and Master’s. When students successfully complete the full pathway they will be awarded a Master’s degree from ARU. The Pre-Master’s pathway will prepare learners for future postgraduate studies by giving them confidence and expertise in areas relevant to their taught Master’s degree.

The Pre-Master’s course is Stage 1 of the postgraduate pathway, and is one semester in duration. It has been designed to prepare students who have not qualified for direct entry to ARU’s Master’s degrees, for postgraduate level studies. Undertaking a Pre-Master’s course will provide students with the time to adjust to the rigorous research and independent study requirements of postgraduate studies and prepare them to get the most out of their postgraduate study at ARU. The Master’s (Stage 2) offers students the chance to build on what they have learned during the Pre-Master’s and extend their professional understanding about their relevant area of study.

ARU Pre-masters Pathway in Education, English Language, and Creative Writing focus on the key themes and issues related to education and childhood education and allow students to concentrate on their own personal areas of interest, as well as having the opportunity to work alongside students from across the globe. Working in partnership with recognized bodies, mental health trusts and hundreds of schools, ARU is accredited and well connected. Students will benefit from those connections, along with opportunities to go on placement, and pioneering research that feeds into teaching.

Students can advance knowledge of young children’s learning and develop early years practice and professionalism. They can explore areas of personal interest in early childhood education and care whilst also enhancing personal research skills. There may also be opportunities to visit different early years settings.