BA Montessori Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner)
About this course
BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Montessori Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner), an Early Childhood Studies degree centred on professional training and educational theory within the Montessori framework. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This accelerated two-year course includes 80 days of professional placement to help students meet the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as The Developing Montessori Child, The Developing Graduate Practitioner in Practice, Montessori Curriculum 1, and Safeguarding and Wellbeing, alongside Education for Global Citizenship and the Use of Artificial Intelligence, Montessori Curriculum 2, The Reflective Graduate Practitioner in Practice, and Into ARU. The second year advances professional study with compulsory modules including Exploring a Sustainable Education, Innovative Change Through a Creative Lens of Leadership, The Professional Graduate Practitioner in Practice, and Advocating for Children's Rights. Students also complete the Undergraduate Major Project and a Ruskin Module during the final stage of the curriculum.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 20%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 55%
- Teaching Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 79%
- London: 9%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Developing Montessori Child
- The Developing Graduate Practitioner in Practice
- Montessori Curriculum 1
- Safeguarding and Wellbeing
- Education for Global Citizenship and the Use of Artificial Intelligence
- Montessori Curriculum 2
- The Reflective Graduate Practitioner in Practice
- Into ARU
- Exploring a Sustainable Education
- Innovative Change Through a Creative Lens of Leadership
- Undergraduate Major Project
- The Professional Graduate Practitioner in Practice
- Advocating for Children's Rights
- Ruskin Module
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Montessori Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner) at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £41,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
What do graduates of BA Montessori Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner) at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Montessori Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner) at Anglia Ruskin University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Montessori Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner) at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Montessori Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner) at Anglia Ruskin University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.