Childhood Studies, MA

COURSE OVERVIEW

Studying a Master’s degree in Childhood Studies will give you the knowledge and skills to support children and their families in a range of environments.

You will develop a keen understanding of issues related to child development in contemporary society and how policy and services for children and families are planned and provided.

Throughout your studies, you will refine critical research and analytical skills valued by employers and develop professional reflective practice techniques.

CHILDHOOD STUDIES CAREERS

Your postgraduate qualification in Childhood Studies opens up a range of career opportunities in sectors including:

• Children and young people’s services
• Counselling
• Local, national and international policy development
• Research
• Youth and community work

We also offer supervision if you wish to continue your studies in this field at PhD level.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

A UK 2.2 (or above) degree in a related discipline (for example childhood studies, education, psychology, sociology, mental health), or its equivalent. Applications will be considered if you have significant relevant work experience. You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously known as a Criminal Records Bureau, or CRB, Check). You may also be asked to attend an interview.