Overview

The Childhood and Youth programme from Bangor University , offers new ways of thinking about the position of children and young people in society and creates a critical bridge between theoretical perspectives, policy and practice.

This course may be of particular interest to those working with/for children and graduates of childhood studies, health, social policy and education who wish to deepen their knowledge and child-centred research expertise.

Careers

Students of this course will be thoroughly prepared to enhance practice within the children’s work force.

This could include education, children’s advocacy, youth justice, research, family support work, health or any aspect of work with and for children and young people.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Social and cultural representations and meanings of childhood in the 21st century

Children’s Rights in local and global contexts

The complex interactions between the spaces children and young people inhabit

Surveillance and policing of children in society

Youth vulnerability, exploitation and development

Children’s lives in the context of the changing nature of families and family life

Researching children’s lives

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Applications are accepted throughout the year, but it is advised that you apply by the end of June (September intake) or late October (for January intake).

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 50 other Masters in Childhood Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should:

hold a first degree, min 2ii, in a related subject (e.g. childhood and youth studies, social sciences, psychology, law or education) OR

hold a first degree, min 2ii in an unrelated subject, plus at least two years’ professional experience of work with children and/or young people OR

as mature applicants without a degree, have at least two years’ professional experience of work with children and/or young people.

For those whose first language is not English or Welsh, the minimum English language requirement is:

IELTS: 6.5 (with no individual score lower than 6.0)

Pearson PTE: 62 (with no individual score lower than 58)

Cambridge English Test – Advanced: 176 (with no individual score lower than 169).

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Tuition Fees

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19000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bangor

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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