MA Childhood and Education at Leeds Trinity University

Programme overview

The MA Childhood and Education offers a unique opportunity to broaden your understanding of critical issues and contemporary debates relating to childhood, society, culture and education. The programme is suitable for those looking to work, or if already working, advance their careers, in associated professions.

Faculty: School of Education and Childhood | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Introduction to 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. Optional modules include Sociology of Childhood and Education, Critical Debates in Childhood Studies.

Career pathways

Personalise your studies, enabling you to focus on your areas of interest or support your career development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good BA or BSc degree (usually 2:2 or above) in a relevant area. If needed, you will be asked to complete a pre-course assessment task where formal academic entry requirements are not met. For more information on meeting English language requirements and academic requirements by country, visit our International Applicant pages.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,000 a year (2026/27). UK home tuition fee for the full-time course; part-time charged pro rata. Source

International applicants: GBP 12,000 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/home-applicants/

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