Education with Montessori - MA

Program Overview

This pioneering Montessori Master's program in the UK combines specialized modules with core education principles, fostering a community of practice. Through coursework assessments, students delve into Montessori's philosophy, research methods, and the Montessori triangle, preparing them for advanced roles in Montessori education, research, or university teaching.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Master's program is the first Montessori Master's degree in the UK. It aims to advance students' knowledge of young children's learning and Montessori practices, particularly within the early years. Through exploration in areas such as Montessori's philosophy, cosmic education, and social justice, students will gain research skills and join a cohort of the first individuals to receive a Montessori Master's degree.

Outline:

This program combines specialized modules with core modules from the Education Masters framework, providing opportunities for collaboration with other students in the school while allowing the development of a community of practice. The program's content delves into the Montessori triangle: the child, the environment, and the teacher, while also exploring theories of education, research methods, and a substantial research project.

• Core Modules:
• Montessori Method: Child, Adult and Environment
• Exploring Educational Research
• Developing Educational Research
• Postgraduate Major Project in Education
• Specialist Studies Modules:
• Developing a Curriculum for the Early Years
• Play and Creativity in the Early Years
• Assessment in the Early Years
• Leadership and Management in the Early Years

Assessment:

Students are assessed solely through coursework, which includes creating a portfolio with a variety of tasks such as presentations, a reflective journal, a research workbook, written reports, and a final project.

Teaching:

This program is taught by academics who hold Montessori qualifications, ensuring a well-informed and reflective teaching team.

Careers:

This course is ideal for career progression within the field of Montessori education, offering opportunities in management, mentoring, lecturing, and consulting. It can enhance the professional development of educators at various levels and provide a pathway toward research or university teaching, potentially leading to a PhD or EdD.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Tuition fees for UK students (2023/24)

£8,800 UK students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.

Tuition fees for international students (2023/24)

£15,000 International students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.

Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25)

£9,300 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.

Tuition fees for international students (2024/25)

£15,900 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.