Name of study: GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRESCHOOL EDUCATION: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

 

Title obtained upon completion: Master of Early and Preschool Education specialising in English Language Teaching

Duration of study: 2 years (4 semesters)

Points gained: 120 ECTS points.

Type of study: full-time studies

Conditions of admission: the student must have completed the undergraduate study of Early and Preschool Education

 

Competencies acquired after graduation:

  • Ability to advise on various issues related to teaching, learning, and adopting English in early and preschool education
  • knowledge grounded in the profession: decision-making, critical and self-critical ability to solve problems related to teaching English
  • understanding the concept of assurance, development, and quality control in early and preschool ages
  • adoption of basic scientific research competencies necessary for conducting research and public presentation of the results obtained
  • adoption of new learning skills as a prerequisite for lifelong learning
  • openness to different ways of creative expression

 

The study programme includes:

  • Ensuring the knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, structures, and conventions of speech in English to achieve fluent and accurate communication in English.
  • The formation of knowledge and awareness of the inseparability of languages and associated cultures, of social and cultural similarities and differences between one’s own, target, and other cultures and the willingness to appreciate them, especially given the existence of stereotypes and prejudices and the need for their deconstruction.
  • Ability to actively participate in scientific and artistic research in early and preschool education.

 

Completion of studies:

The study ends after obtaining a minimum of 120 ECTS credits by:

  • completing all exams from the study program,
  • completing all other study requirements
  • writing and defending a graduate thesis

 

Access to further levels of study:

Upon completion of the studies, the holder of the degree can continue the study at the postgraduate or specialist university study in the field of early and preschool education or other related areas, where the completion of differential exams may be a prerequisite for enrolment.