**Start your Montessori teaching career with the only UK university provider of specialist Montessori degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level.**

- Join a course that ranked 13th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025

- 95% for Learning resources (National Student Survey 2024)

- 95% for Communication of mental well-being support (National Student Survey 2024)

- Gain a globally recognised degree qualification

- Learn on a Montessori placement with support to secure one

- Gain additional experience though volunteering and work experience

- Save time and money with an accelerated degree and demonstrate the drive to succeed

You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to become a competent and effective teacher according to the Montessori Principles, focussing on the three elements of the Montessori Dynamic triangle: the child, the environment and the teacher.

As well as exploring Montessori materials and presentations that support babies, toddlers and young children’s learning, development, self-direction, and self-discovery, we’ll examine cosmic education, social justice and inclusion, and you’ll reflect on your own learning and practice.

This accelerated course is delivered via blended learning, which means you can study in your own time, around your other commitments. You'll join your tutors and peers on campus for three full days each trimester, and we'll offer additional workshops and guest lectures to complement your studies.

Using our learning management system, Canvas, you'll access a comprehensive range of study resources and take part in optional online workshops with the Course Director. You'll also be fully supported with advice and regular feedback from our expert tutors.

**Facilities**

Our Early Childhood Resource and Research Room is packed with toys, games and equipment where you’ll be able to experience a child’s eye view of the world.

**Practical experience**

As a Montessori Early Childhood Studies student at ARU you’ll benefit from:

- a compulsory placement, in a Montessori setting, which we’ll support you in sourcing

- additional volunteering and work experience, further professional development training opportunities, enrichment trips, research groups and various early childhood and education events

- learning the underlying values, principles and philosophies of Montessori and care

- knowledge of contemporary and competing theories relating to children from birth to eight years, and their families

- enhancing your creativity and critical analysis, and show the potential to visualise and instigate change within practice

- developing your communication skills for different needs and audiences

- gaining a globally recognised bachelor degree qualification

**Careers**

Guided by the Early Years Professional Framework, we work with employers to ensure our BA (Hons) Montessori Early Childhood Studies will give you the knowledge, skills and abilities that you need.

You’ll be qualified to work in any registered setting in England, including nurseries and preschools, as a Montessori teacher, or in leadership roles.

You might also want to continue on to a Masters course, such as one of our MA Education degrees, which include options to specialise in leadership and management, SEND, and Montessori settings, or our PGCE. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.