Education, Children and Social Justice MA

Interested in social justice, human rights, equality, diversity, welfare issues, education, psychology and sociology? If so, this Master's course in Education, Children and Social Justice - previously named 'Social Justice and Globalisation in Education MA' - is for you. Our tutors are passionate about a broad range of social justice issues, and are experts in the global topics covering the different aspects of human diversity (such as gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity, disability, social class, poverty, children’s rights and voices) that impact the life chances, wellbeing, and attainment of children, young people and marginalised groups. Tutors will help you develop the confidence, knowledge and skills required to drive positive social change in workplace settings and communities. Close links are formed with external partners and alumni, enabling you to keep abreast with current policy and practice in a real-world context.Assessments are carefully designed so that they can be tailored to your own experiences and interests, allowing you to build essential knowledge and transferrable employment skills. You will receive excellent levels of support from your module tutors, personal tutor and the wider University support services.

The MA is open to graduates with a 2:2 honours degree in social sciences, e.g. primary education, education studies, sociology, childhood studies, social work, psychology, educational psychology, criminology or health and social care.

Applicants with degrees in other subjects may be considered, along with non-graduates, if they can demonstrate sufficient work experience with children, young people or marginalised groups.

Applicants who have a non-social science/ education background may be considered on a case-by-case basis, providing they have clearly articulated their motivation for studying in this area in their personal statement.