Childhood Studies MA

at University of Leeds

From the beginning of the programme you’ll develop your understanding of childhood and youth through a core module focusing on academic thinking, policy and practice from a range of different perspectives. You’ll also learn more about undertaking research with children and young people, gaining the skills and knowledge to conduct research in a range of different settings.
 

During the programme you’ll choose one or two optional modules directly related to childhood studies from the range we offer. If you decide to take only one, you’ll choose another module from the Faculty of Social Sciences to suit your interests and career plans – with options from racism and ethnicity studies to aspects of international educational management.
 

Throughout the course you’ll be building your research skills and gaining a broad base of knowledge. You’ll put this to the test in your dissertation, when you complete an independent piece of research on a related topic of your choice by the end of the programme.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Dissertation    
• Theorizing Childhood and Youth    
• Research with Children and Young People    
   

Plus at least 30 credits from the following modules:    

• Child poverty and well-being    
• Children's family and personal relationships    

A bachelor degree (hons) with a 2:1 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant discipline. We will consider applicants with alternative qualifications and experience on an individual basis.
 

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Documents and information we will need include:

• Original or certified copies of your transcripts

• Original or certified copies of your degree certificate

• Original or certified copy of your IELTS/TOEFL results (if English is not your first language)

Fees

• UK: £9,750 (total)
• International: £20,750 (total)
   

The MA Childhood Studies course has been designed to meet the needs of both international and UK students of childhood and youth, including practitioners who intend to work with children in educational, social, health or Non-Governmental Organisational settings. It will also enable students to pursue an academic career: for example, future doctoral study in education, social policy, sociology or psychology.