Virtual Postgraduate Open Evening - June 2026

Watch our webinar to learn more about our new flexible, part-time, online master’s degree – MA Early Childhood Education and Care – created for educators, early childhood practitioners, leaders and policy makers. Rooted in Norland’s internationally recognised expertise, this postgraduate programme connects you with leading research and specialist teaching. Draw on over 130 years of pioneering early childhood insight to deepen your expertise and elevate your impact. During the webinar, you will: Gain a clear overview of the masters’ curriculum and what you’ll study. Explore modules and assessments, and how they can enhance your practice. Understand the three phases of study and how you’ll progress through the programme. Walk through the application process to understand what will be required and how to make your application stand out. Enhance your understanding of the fees and finance information. Learn about our virtual learning environment and how you will study online. Meet our lecturing team, who will answer your queries. Find out more about our master's degree: https://www.norland.ac.uk/postgraduat... 00:00 - 02:01 - Introduction 02:02 - 04:09 - What makes Norland different 04:10 - 08:27 - Our awards 08:28 - 13:29 - course overview 13:30 - 15:53 - Flexibility and practice 15:54 - 18:46 - Student timeline (2026 entry) 18:47 - 19:42 - Phase 1: Evolving Childhood Perspectives 19:43 - 21:43 - Phase 1: Innovation in Early Childhood Practice 21:44 - 22:57 - Phase 2: Professional Roles and Identities in the Early Years 22:58 - 24:49 - Phase 2: Research Children's Lives: Critical and Creative Methodologies 22:50 - 26:10 - Phase 3: Dissertation: Researching in the Home Environment and Beyond 26:11 - 28:27 - Online learning 28:28 - 30:12 - Student support 30:13 - 31:57 - International students 31:58 - 33:47 - Applying to Norland 33:48 - 35:51 - Fees and finance 35:52 - 37:10 - Q&A introduction 37:11 - 38:12 - Using the library if a local student 38:13 - 40:36 - Working ahead 40:37 - 41:51 - Specialist strands 41:52 - 43:05 - Study hours per hours 43:06 - 44:56 - Tutors 44:57 - 51:54 - Assessment methods 51:55 - 53:41 - Working alongside studying 53:42 - 55:34 - Collaborating with other students 55:35 - 58:57 - Advice on working and studying 58:58 - 01:00:27 - Additional course content 01:00:28 - 01:01:13 - Conclusion