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MA in Childhood and Youth
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MA in Childhood and Youth

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Distance without attendance | Distance Learning | 3 years | FEB-26

Study mode

Distance without attendance

Duration

3 years

Start date

FEB-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Youth Studies

Course Summary

This postgraduate degree offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of childhood and youth – covering aspects of theory, policy and practice. It is ideal if you are a graduate professional working with children and young people and seek to advance academically and professionally. It’s also suitable if you’re not currently working with children or young people but are looking to move into this professional field. The degree deepens understanding and develops practice through a wide range of case studies within a global context that link theory to practice. It explores the many different contexts of children’s and young people’s lives, analysing policy and organisational changes and exploring what it means to be a critical, reflective practitioner. It also offers you flexibility within the final dissertation module, where you’ll choose between a small-scale inquiry or an extended literature review and research proposal. It will be of particular interest if you have completed an undergraduate degree in Childhood and Youth Studies, Early Years or Early Childhood, Education Studies (Primary), Social Work or Health and Social Care.

Modules

Children and young people's worlds (E808) (60 Credits) - Core
Childhood and youth studies is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the UK; it?s studied by people who work with, or who are interested in the lives of, children and young people, both nationally and internationally. You don?t have to work with children or young people to study this module, but you should be curious about their experiences ? including those of migration, disability, inequality and sexuality ? as well as in their digital and spiritual lives. Based on cutting-edge research, this module explores many different contexts of children?s and young people?s lives in a challenging and rewarding way.
Frameworks for critical practice with children and young people (E809) (60 Credits) - Core
Masters multi-disciplinary dissertation: education, childhood and youth (60 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£12,290

Entry requirements

You must have a bachelors degree from a UK university (or equivalent) to study this course. Your degree can be in any subject, although childhood and youth studies, sociology, health and social care, anthropology, psychology or education are particularly relevant.

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