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Overview
Key Features
This is a thesis-only programme for students with a social science background (or a related discipline) who want to develop their skills by conducting a piece of research concerning issues relating to children, young people and their families. It is strongly recommended that prospective students contact the Director of the Children's Issues Centre by the end of November to determine whether they meet the criteria for enrolment.
Participants in the course will meet at four audioconferences during the year (dates and times are available from the Children's Issues Centre).
The Master of Arts - Childhood and Youth Studies at University of Otago is available through Distance Learning.
The primary aim of the MA by coursework programme is to provide candidates with a grounding in their chosen discipline within a wider disciplinary frame to build the skills needed to identify a significant topic, design and implement a significant piece of research, and present the findings in a form acceptable to an expert readership.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Writing and Revision for Graduate Research
- Research Methods in the Humanities
- Key Debates in the Humanities
- Understanding Children and Childhood: Theory into Practice
- Promoting Children's Participation and Protection
- Child-Centred Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
July commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Childhood StudiesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 95
Other requirements
General requirements
- Entrance requirements for postgraduate study vary by programme with most requiring a minimum bachelor-level qualification in the same field, and some having additional requirements such as relevant work experience and/or professional registration in New Zealand.
- A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma can usually be taken at any time after the completion of your bachelor's degree.
- If you hold an honours degree or postgraduate diploma you may be able to eligible for master’s study by thesis only. In some cases if you hold a bachelor’s degree you may apply for a coursework master’s degree or for master’s study by coursework and thesis.
Tuition Fee
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International
20964 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20964 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
5042 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5042 USD per year during 12 months.
- National: $6,928.00
- International: $28,805
Living costs for Dunedin
1000 - 2300 NZD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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