Overview

Choose from three different pathways depending on your interests, previous experience, and career goals. Graduate capable of working in a wide range of sectors. Childhood and Youth Studies is delivered at the University of Sunderland .

Why us?

Are you passionate about working with children and young people and ready to advance your career? This flexible postgraduate degree in childhood and youth studies could be the perfect next step for you.Depending on the pathway you choose, you'll graduate with one of the following MA qualifications:MA Childhood and Youth StudiesMA Childhood and Youth Studies (Early Years Graduate Practitioner Competencies)MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Youth Work, professionally validated and recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC)).Taught by professionals with experience working with children and young people, the course explores theoretical perspectives on childhood and youth within interdisciplinary contexts, while critically examining current legislation, policy, and practice. You’ll evaluate organisational structures that promote the welfare, health, wellbeing, and learning of children and young people, analyse political issues affecting them, and develop research skills for advanced social science projects.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership in Community Contexts
Negotiated Study
Contemporary Issues in Childhood and Youth Studies
Theorising Childhood and Youth Studies
Childhood and Youth Studies Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

We usually require at least an upper-second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent. Experience may be counted towards your application.
If you're interested in the MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Early Years Graduate Practitioner Competencies) or MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Youth Work, professionally validated and recognised by JNC), you should have a relevant degree in the area and some experience working with children and youth respectively. An interview and satisfactory DBS will also be essential for entrants interested in either of these two pathways.
We welcome graduates from a wide range of areas such as social sciences, psychology, education, and health.

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Tuition Fees

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18000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8500 GBP / year

≈ 8500 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

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