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53 Master's degrees in Childhood Studies in United Kingdom

Childhood, Youth and Education
This Childhood, Youth and Education interdisciplinary Masters from Brunel University of London applies a comparative, cross-cultural approach to understanding the relationship between childhood, youth and education.

Children's Rights
This Children's Rights MSc degree at Queen's University Belfast meets the increasing demand for a postgraduate qualification in Children's Rights, explicitly focused on interdisciplinary research and child rights-based research methods.
Education, Children and Social Justice
If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people, then this Education, Children and Social Justice course from University of Chester is for you.

Psychology of Child Development and Education
This Psychology of Child Development and Education course from Lancaster University explores the cognitive foundations that underpin learning across this period, as well as the variety of developmental experiences, both typical and atypical. This provides a strong base for working with children.

Youth Work and Community Development
This Youth Work and Community Development programme from Leeds Beckett University will allow you to become a qualified youth and community worker, increasing your employment opportunities in this rapidly changing field. It is validated by the National Youth Agency.

Childhood and Youth Studies
Develop your understanding of children, childhood and youth. Choose from three different pathways, depending on your interests, previous experience and career goals. Graduate capable of working in a wide range of sectors. The Childhood and Youth Studies degree is offered at University of Sunderland.

Applied Developmental Psychology
The Applied Developmental Psychology MSc degree at Queen's University Belfast provides students with a rigorous foundation in developmental science, combining theoretical depth with applied relevance to explore how children and young people develop in real-world contexts.

Child Mental Health
This Child Mental Health course from Lancaster University offers a uniquely rich learning experience through a partnership combining the expertise of world-renowned developmental psychologists and leading clinical psychologists.

Applied Child Psychology
On this Applied Child Psychology program from University of Sussex you’ll experience a research-practitioner approach. Exploring contemporary issues in applied child psychology, the focus of the course is on how we can use psychology research and professional frameworks to understand and support young people.

Child and Young Peoples Mental Health
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.

Childhood and Youth
This interdisciplinary Childhood and Youth programme from Bangor University, equips practitioners with the depth of insight necessary to working in the best interests of children and young people.

Residential Work (Children's)
This Residential Work (Children's) course offered at Kingston University gives you the expertise to thrive in your social care career while enhancing the lives of vulnerable people. Embrace this unique hands-on learning experience to boost your skills and confidence in working with children in residential care.

Children's Nursing
Make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. Studying the Children's Nursing course at Kingston University will give you the specialist knowledge and clinical skills you need to become a registered children's nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Psychodynamics of Human Development - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Psychodynamics of Human Development - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

Childhood Studies
The Childhood Studies degree from University of Essex offers a unique psychosocial focus, seeking to understand not only the outer social experience of children but also their complex inner, emotional worlds.

Psychology of Child Development
The Psychology of Child Development course from The University of Lancashire is designed to advance your knowledge of child psychology. It’s ideal for individuals who aim to pursue further postgraduate research or a career in child development. It also presents a great career development opportunity for professionals already working with children.

Childhood and Youth Studies
We look critically at the differing political and ethical claims on childhood and youth that inform contemporary policy and practice with the Childhood and Youth Studies degree offered at University of Sussex.

Psychological Research Methods (Child Development)
This Psychological Research Methods (Child Development) MSc course from University of Stirling provides broad training in the fundamentals of psychological science – the modern approach to studying mind and behaviour.

Developmental Psychology (part time)
Study infant and child development, with a focus on socio-emotional and cognitive skills. Join in with our ongoing research to gain experience in the field with the Developmental Psychology (part time) programme at the University of Dundee.

Childhood and Youth Studies - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Childhood and Youth Studies - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Sunderland offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Sunderland.