Childhood and Education Leeds Trinity University

Overview

The MA Childhood and Education at Leeds Trinity University provides a unique opportunity to broaden your understanding of critical issues and contemporary debates relating to childhood, society, culture, and education. This programme is designed for those looking to advance their careers in associated professions or for recent graduates in related subjects who wish to deepen their knowledge of the diverse lives and experiences of children.

Why Childhood and Education at Leeds Trinity University?

Studying at this institution allows you to personalise your learning, focusing on specific areas of interest that support your unique career development. The programme is delivered by active researchers and experienced practitioners who are at the forefront of their academic disciplines. For those with existing professional commitments, the course offers evening attendance options to help balance full-time work with postgraduate study. You will benefit from a framework that emphasises diversity, culture, and identity, challenging marginalisation and exclusion in educational contexts.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 12000 per year
• National fee: GBP 7000 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on research-informed perspectives that underpin ethical practice and policy. Modules may include:

• Postgraduate Study of Childhood, Education and Family Support
• Research Methods for Childhood, Education and Family Support
• Interrogating Diversity, Marginalisation and Oppression
• Dissertation or Major Study
• Sociology of Childhood and Education
• Critical Debates in Childhood Studies

Careers with Childhood and Education

Graduates are well-prepared for progression into professional work with children, young people, and families. The course supports career advancement for those already working in the sector and provides a strong foundation for those preparing to undertake further professional studies or doctoral research. By embedding employability skills throughout the programme, the university supports development towards graduate-level employment in various educational and social settings.