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Childhood Youth and Family Studies MSc

Childhood Youth and Family Studies MSc

Different course options

Full time | Luton Campus | 15 months | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

15 months

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Family Studies Parenting Learning Theory

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About the course

This course is aimed specifically for those wanting to work with children and/or families, giving you the skills and knowledge to pursue or develop your career across a range of associated work settings. It runs alongside our MA Childhood, Youth and Family Studies: Youth Work Pathway

The course provides a broad level of understanding relevant to areas such as early years; nursery worker or manager; family support worker or manager; child protection; and pastoral support roles in primary education.

You start by studying core areas, looking at the range of experiences children, young people and families may have; how professionals involved may be best placed to respond; effective and ethical practice; and the relevant theoretical frameworks that underpin practice. You can then follow your interests with a choice of optional units while building your research skills in preparation for your final research project.

Why choose this course?

  • Explore the theory, practice, research and policy that underpins children’s, youth and family services
  • Build your evidence-based knowledge and skills and learn to apply them to changing childhood contexts
  • Explore the cultural and social constructions of childhood, youth and families, and the impact they have on children and young people’s everyday lives
  • Develop your understanding of children’s rights; the ideologies of welfare; the responsibilities for welfare; and their practical application
  • Challenge yourself by undertaking an independent research project in a subject area of interest
  • Learn from research-active academics who publish frequently, including books and articles in world-leading academic journals, and also feature regularly in local and national media

Modules

Research Methods 1 : Setting Deep Foundations (ASS129-6) - Core
Dissertation In Childhood, Youth And Family Studies (ASS011-6) - Core
Effective And Ethical Practice When Working With Children, Young People And Families (ASS127-6) - Core
Dimensions Of Childhood, Youth And Families (ASS077-6) - Core
The Conceptual Framework: Theories Shaping Public Policy For Children And Young People'S Services (ASS125-6) - Core
Research Methods 2 : Design, Data Collection And Ethics - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,350

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£14,600

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree.

University information

The University of Bedfordshire is a modern university with a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population that includes around 20,000 students from over 100 countries. It offers a wide variety of research-informed courses, which believes in nurturing students to become educated, employable and entrepreneurial global citizens. Bedfordshire has campuses located in: Luton Bedford Milton Keynes Aylesbury Putteridge Bury The...more

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