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AIC Campus, Plymouth Marjon University to launch Sri Lanka’s first UK BA and MA in early childhood

by damith
September 1, 2024 1:05 am 0 comment 925 views

Plymouth Marjon University, the Centrepiece of education in the UK, being located in the city of Plymouth, England, has earned a strong and unwavering reputation for providing quality education, high student satisfaction, and active community engagement. Established in 1840, the university has a rich and flamboyant history in teacher training and education. Today, Plymouth Marjon University stands out globally with illustrious alumni. AIC Campus which carved a niche in the education sector in Sri Lanka entered into a strategic partnership with Plymouth Marjon University of England to offer exclusive Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Early Childhood in Sri Lanka for the first time.

Rankings and Recognitions

Today, Plymouth Marjon University is endowed with several rare accolades. It ranks among the top 600 institutions in 2024 according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for its contributions to quality education. The university also ranks 3rd in England for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2025 and received recognition for its teaching quality in the UK according to the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024. This is an unprecedented feat in the global education sector.

Academic Excellence and Diverse Programs

The university offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various disciplines such as Education, Health and Wellbeing, Sport, and the Arts, specialising in academic realms like education, psychology, business and management, and health and social care. Today, the world community places high emphasis on early childhood education. Therefore, Sri Lankans now have the opportunity to keep pace with this emerging trend while in Sri Lanka itself.

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care

Plymouth Marjon University offers a comprehensive BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care degree program focusing on the development, learning, and education of children from birth to eight years. The program includes work placements at the onset, preparing students for careers in early years teaching, nursery management, and family support roles. This Level 6 program enables students to delve into issues of quality and leadership in early years settings and to examine critical perspectives on pedagogy. It helps them develop their own views on effective teaching methods and practices.

MA Education with Early Childhood

This program provides advanced study of early childhood education with a focus on leadership, quality improvement, and reflective practice. The MA program offers opportunities for leadership roles, policy development, advisory positions, and further academic research, requiring a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent experience for entry. The program is available in both part-time and full-time formats, giving students the flexibility to engage in academic, research, and professional networks that advance socially just and sustainable practices in early years education.

AIC Campus is renowned for offering pathways to prestigious global universities. AIC Campus also specialises in providing educational opportunities for Sri Lankan students to pursue higher education in countries like the UK, France, Canada, Australia, and the USA, AIC Campus currently partnered with Plymouth Marjon University to offer globally recognised early childhood education degrees. The institution’s comprehensive curriculum, practical training opportunities, and experienced faculty ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for successful careers worldwide.

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