Childhood and Youth Studies MA

at University of Sussex

Program structure

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

All year

• Academic and Research Skills MACYS

Autumn teaching

• Contemporary Issues in Childhood and Youth

• Theorising Childhood and Youth

Degree requirements 

Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 50-65% depending on your university.

Subject-specific requirements    

Your undergraduate degree can be in any subject. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, and in certain circumstances you may be accepted on to the course if you can demonstrate the ability to study at the appropriate level. You may be accepted on to the course if you have equivalent professional qualifications and/or professional experience. We particularly welcome applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential, enthusiasm and commitment to study.

Please note    

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).

• Home students: £9,500 per year for full-time students

• Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,500 per year for full-time students

• International students: £18,975 per year for full-time students

You may already have a professional qualification in social work, teaching, youth work, early years or related fields and wish to specialise further in the field of childhood and youth studies.

Our MA is ideal for those thinking of working with children and young people in local, national and international agencies in the statutory and non-governmental sectors, as well as those already working as advanced practitioners, leaders and managers, project development and policy officers seeking to expand and develop their expertise.

Whatever your level, this MA provides an excellent step into doctoral-level study in any academic discipline or profession concerned with childhood and youth.