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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.
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Courses include
- Critical Debates in Childhood and Childhood Studies
- Research with Children and Young People
- Children’s Emotional Worlds
- Geographies of Childhood and Youth
- Queering Childhood
- Relational Childhoods
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Early Childhood Education View 129 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United KingdomExplore more key information
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GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:2 degree or equivalent.
- With your online application you must submit a personal statement; this should detail the reasons for wanting to study the course, including any relevant experience (work or voluntary) that may support your application.
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19740 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19740 GBP per year during 12 months. -
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9200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9200 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Colchester
660 - 1140 GBP /month
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Funding
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