Overview

Through the Education, Children and Social Justice course from University of Chester you will examine a range of social issues that risk disadvantaging the development, wellbeing and educational outcomes of children and young people.

Drawing upon real-world events and personal experiences, you will explore issues of social justice, children’s rights, inclusion and diversity (gender, LGBT+, race, ethnicity, social class, poverty, disability, mental health), childhood adversity, trauma and wellbeing. Attention is also given to how intersectionality connects to equity and outcomes for children and young people.

Job Prospects

Designed for those interested in working in a broad range of community sectors linked to supporting children, young people, families, or marginalised groups, including education, social/community care, and non-government organisations where issues of social justice, inclusion, equality, diversity and the wellbeing of children/young people are essential.

The course is suitable for experienced education and community practitioners, as well as new graduates from various social science disciplines who may wish to continue their studies before entering the workplace or prepare for doctoral study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Rights and Reflective Practice

Children and Communities

Disability and Mental Wellbeing

Social Justice and Community Engagement

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

91

OR

4.5

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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

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Childhood Studies Social Policy View 50 other Masters in Childhood Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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91

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Open to graduates with a 2:2 honours degree in social sciences, e.g. primary education, education studies, childhood studies, sociology, psychology, educational psychology, criminology, health and social care.

Applicants with degrees in other subjects may be considered, along with non-graduates, if they can demonstrate sufficient work experience with children, young people or marginalised groups.

Applicants who have a non-social science/education/health background may be considered on a case-by-case basis, providing they have clearly articulated their motivation for studying in this area in their personal statement.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9090 GBP / year

≈ 9090 GBP / year

Living costs

Chester

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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