Childhood Studies

Overview

Our inherently interdisciplinary programme at the University of Essex is rooted in psychosocial, sociological and psychodynamic approaches. Drawing on the history of Childhood Studies and the best contemporary research, including the excellent research and practice experience of our academics, modules will explore a variety of subjects, including:

• Families and peer relationships
• Emotions and the inner worlds of children
• Education
• The role of play and leisure
• Generation and intergenerational relationships
• Gender and sexuality

Your future

You will develop key employability skills including thinking analytically, evaluation, essay-writing, research methods in psychoanalysis and an understanding of psychoanalytic thinking, applicable to clinical and academic work. Our MA Childhood Studies will equip you for a career in sectors including education, health, international fields such as the charitable sector and NGOs, social care including children’s homes, therapeutic communities and supporting children and their families.