81 Master's in Childhood Studies in Europe

Working with children means understanding diverse childhoods, individual contexts as well as societal influences. What does it mean to be a child? What does childhood mean in today’s society, locally and globally? The Childhood Studies degree at University of Suffolk might be for you!

This Psychology and Trauma (Child and Adolescent) , M.Sc. course from UCL is studied entirely online, either full or part-time, at PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Masters level.

This Child Studies master’s programme from Linköping University is interdisciplinary and focuses on the critical study of questions related to children and childhood.

The Education (Early Childhood Studies) program at Bath Spa University draws on theoretical insights into the study of early childhood which challenge and inspire. Children’s right to play and to learn through play are important features throughout the course.

This Child Development Master's programme offered at the University College London (UCL) will deepen students' knowledge of child development and developmental psychology and prepare them for professional work with children and young people or progression to professional doctorates, higher research degrees, or employment as a researcher.

This innovative Childhood Studies course at the University of Leeds offers a unique sociological focus seeking to understand the lives of children and young people in different social, cultural, participatory and geographical contexts. 

Within the Childhood and Youth Studies Postgrad.Dip from The Open University UK If you work with children and young people and wish to enhance your knowledge or would like to move into this field, will deepen your understanding and develop your practice. 

The Children and Young People Participation and Leadership MA degree from The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is designed for any professional who works with children, young people and their families, with a special interest in facilitating their rights and active participation.

Bucks New University's Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding course offers you the chance to get a unique point of view into both children and adult safeguarding, covering the latest trends and policies in safeguarding, and highlighting specific groups who might be at risk of abuse or targeting. 

The Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Supervision - Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Services at UCL is a one-year course for practitioners and managers working in services committed to delivering transformation and change in children and young people’s mental health (CYP MH) and wellbeing services. 

The Child Development and Education programme of the University of Amsterdam trains students to conceive, design, conduct and report high-quality research in the field of child development and education.

Swansea University offers a Master's degree (MA) in Childhood Studies, designed to be completed in one year of full-time study. This programme focuses on developing essential skills to support children and families in various contexts. It is delivered on-campus, providing an engaging learning environment for students.

The Childrens Literature programme at Trinity College Dublin is a prestigious M.Phil. degree delivered over one year full-time or two years part-time. This public course explores diverse English-language texts, from historical works to modern Young Adult fiction, providing deep critical insights into the world of child readers.

The Advanced Residential Childcare course at the University of Strathclyde is developed within the School of Social Work and Social Policy alongside the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS) to support the development of direct practice and leadership in the residential child care sector in Scotland and beyond.

In the Master’s programme Youth Studies at Utrecht University you will contribute to knowledge regarding youth issues. You will learn to develop ways to prevent or solve problems associated with adolescence and young adulthood, and enhance the quality youth care.

This Child and Young Peoples Mental Health programme from The University of Lancashire takes learners on a deep dive into areas from assessment and interventions relevant to specific to ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, self-harm, emergent personality disorders and includes a specific module dedicated to eating disorders.

The Master’s degree trains professionals to translate developmental theory and research into effective practices that support the positive adjustment of young people. Students learn to understand typical and atypical development, assess psychological functioning, and design interventions tailored to the specific needs of children and adolescents across diverse contexts.

Are you interested in better understanding childhood and the lives of children? Do you believe that children are well equipped to help us understand? Do you want to make a positive difference? This Childhood in Society course at the University of Warwick aims to enhance your knowledge and skills relating to childhood, globally and locally, so you are well equipped to make that difference.

The Child Health research degree at UCL provides excellent research training, giving you comprehensive opportunities in fundamental and translational research aligned with childhood health and disease.

The Psychology and Trauma (Child and Adolescent) programme from UCL provides you with the opportunity to explore the latest research evidence and applied practice related to the psychological impact of trauma in childhood. This innovative and flexible programme is studied entirely online, either full or part-time.