MEd in Nursery/Early Education
offered by University of Dundee

MEd in Nursery/Early Education
at
University of Dundee
Overview

Enhance your professional learning and career progression by developing a deeper knowledge of nursery and early years educational theory and research

Who should do this course?

This includes teachers, preschool educators, and childcare providers who want to advance their skills and knowledge in working with young children

What are the course deliverables?

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age 8
Apply theories of child development to design developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children
Apply evidence-based instructional strategies to promote language development, literacy, numeracy, and other areas of early learning
Design and implement engaging and inclusive learning environments that support the diverse needs of young learners

More about this course

This MEd course is essential for all professionals working in a nursery or early years educational setting, whether working as a teacher or in a similar developmental role
It can help you enhance your professional learning and improve your career progression prospects
We will give you a framework to help you reflect critically on your professional development and your current practice, and you will be introduced to research methodology
You will also consider social contexts, transition procedures and processes, and the impact they have upon children

Core modules

PD50189 - Reflecting Upon Practice

PD50177 - Research Methods for Professional Inquiry

PD50206 - Dissertation

PD50218 - Wellbeing of Children and Young People

Optional modules

ED50047 - Reflecting upon Leadership within the IB

PD50175 - Leadership, change and Organisational Development

PD50192 - Innovation in Education

PD50194 - International Education

PD50205 - The Inclusive Educator

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Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
Students may get a conditional offer. Once students’ve met all the conditions outlined in their Conditional Offer university will send them an Unconditional Offer