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Universities Ireland Dublin City University Courses MA in Children's and Young Adult Literature

MA in Children's and Young Adult Literature

Dublin City University

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 15,000
Country Rank#5
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 92

Program Overview

The study of children’s literature at the School of English, Dublin City University, has its origins in the long tradition of scholarship in the discipline associated with two of the university’s incorporating colleges: the former Church of Ireland College of Education offered the first postgraduate qualification (a diploma) in children’s literature, in Ireland, in 1992; the former Department of English, at St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, offered the first taught master’s programme in the discipline, in Ireland, in 1997.

Since September 2017, students at the School of English, DCU, are able to study for the degree of Masters of Arts in Children’s and Young Adult Literature (the only named postgraduate degree in Ireland concentrating on YA literature), which marks an exciting departure for both the discipline and the new school.

Course Content
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Histories & Contexts
- Theories, Critics, Research Methods
- Picture, Books and Film
- Colonial, Adventure and School Stories
- Fantasy and Poetry
- Dissertation Module
- International Children's Literature
Entry Requirement
General Entry Requirements

This programme is open to applicants with an honours primary degree, minimum H2.1 (Level 8 NFQ) in a related subject. Applicants with an honours degree who do not meet the minimum entry of a H2.1 but can show substantial and demonstrable experience related to children's and/or young adult literature may be considered for a place on the programme.

As part of your application, please submit a personal statement (maximum 750 words), outlining why you wish to study for a master's degree in Children's and Young Adult Literature.

As part of the selection process you may also be required to attend for interview.

International Applications

International applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language, they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

IELTS ACADEMIC Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component

TOEFL iBT Total Score of 92
Fees & Scholarships
EU Status Fee

€7,400

Non EU Fee

€15,000
Career Prospect
Some of our graduates have used the programme as a springboard into doctoral study and academia, while others have used the knowledge and skills acquired on the programme to inform their work as journalists, judges, lecturers, editors, publishers, researchers and writers.

This programme has been of particular use to teachers of English at both primary and secondary levels, as a means of career development. It has also served the same purpose for school librarians and for librarians working in public libraries.

Graduates of the programme have also served as president of IBBY Ireland (the Irish section of the international non-profit organisation, which aims to bring children and books together); acted as adjudicators for, and chairs of, Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year Awards; and, published children’s literature.

Cost Of Studying At Dublin City University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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