Study Childhood and Youth Studies MA at University of Sunderland in the UK, Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This ground-breaking and highly-flexible postgraduate course in childhood and youth studies could be perfect for you.Depending on the pathway you choose, you'll graduate with one of three MA degree titles:MA Childhood and Youth StudiesMA Childhood and Youth Studies (Early Years Graduate Practitioner Competencies)MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Youth Work, professionally validated and recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC))You'll be taught by experienced lecturers with professional backgrounds in children and young people, early years, and youth work. Our modules will give you an understanding of the theoretical perspectives through which childhood and young people are currently defined within interdisciplinary contexts. You'll also critically reflect upon current legislation, policy, and practice.

Which department am I in?

Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,000.00 (US$ 23,246) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s

St Peter’s Way,

Sunderland,

Tyne and Wear,

SR6 0DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We usually require applicants to hold at least an upper-second class honours degree (usually a 2:1 or above) or equivalent. Experience may be counted towards your application. Those who are interested in the MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Early Years Graduate Practitioner Competencies) or MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Youth Work, professionally validated and recognised by JNC) should have a relevant degree in the area and some experience working with children and youth respectively.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.