Who is this course for?Bachelor’s degree holders seeking advanced education study focused on early childhood education.
Degree Award
Paris University of International Education (PUIE)
The official LCT UK programme information identifies PUIE as the degree-awarding institution. PUIE awards are described as blockchain-issued on the LCT UK degree pages.
About the PUIE academic pathway
How to decide if this course fits your goal
The M.Ed in Early Childhood Education is intended for graduates who want advanced academic development in the field. It is more appropriate for learners seeking deeper analysis, leadership, curriculum or professional progression than for beginners who still need foundational early-years preparation.
Before enrolling, connect the 36-credit structure to a clear purpose: specialist practice, leadership, academic progression or research. That purpose should guide how you evaluate recognition and return on investment.
What you should be able to do after the course
- Analyse early-childhood practice at postgraduate level.
- Connect research and theory with curriculum or leadership decisions.
- Evaluate complex issues affecting young children and early-years settings.
- Produce advanced academic work within the published credit structure.
- Use postgraduate study to support a defined professional or academic progression plan.
Before you enrol
- Confirm that your bachelor’s degree satisfies current admission requirements.
- Verify the awarding and recognition arrangements for your intended country or institution.
- Ask how the programme supports your specific progression goal, not simply whether it is online.
Published study plan
| Area | Course | Credits |
|---|
| Prerequisite | Critical Thinking and Information Sources Evaluation | Prerequisite |
| Prerequisite | APA Reference and Citation Standards | Prerequisite |
| Prerequisite | English Composition I (Academic Writing) & APA | Prerequisite |
| Major | Principles of Development | 3 |
| Major | Knowledge and Curriculum | 3 |
| Major | Assessment for Learning | 3 |
| Major | Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| Major | Methodologies - Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| Major | Educational Technology for Teachers | 3 |
| Major | Specialization on Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Elective | Gender-responsive Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Elective | The Role of Teachers and Parents | 3 |
| Elective | Understanding the Self | 3 |
| Elective | Teaching Art to Young Children | 3 |
| Elective | Classroom Management and Arrangement | 3 |
| Final Assessment | Capstone Research Paper or School Internship | 6 |
Assessment
- The programme requires 21 credits of major courses.
- Learners choose three elective courses.
- The published final assessment is a 6-credit Capstone Research Paper or School Internship.
How it works
- Confirm bachelor’s-degree eligibility and any prerequisite requirements.
- Apply and enrol online.
- Complete major and elective credit requirements.
- Complete the capstone research paper or school internship.
- Complete graduation processing and the applicable graduation fee.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the M.Ed in Early Childhood Education?
The current page states that applicants should already hold a bachelor’s degree.
How many credits is the programme?
It is published as a 36-credit programme.
What is the tuition?
The programme information lists €1,800 tuition, no application fee, study materials included and a €190 graduation fee.
What is the final assessment?
The published final assessment is a 6-credit Capstone Research Paper or School Internship.
