MPhil Children and Young People at Swansea University

Programme overview

MPhil in Children and Young People in the School of Health and Social Care at Swansea University, studied on the Singleton Park Campus. Research expertise covers health and welfare, child and youth identity, child development and health psychology.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April, July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas include factors influencing the welfare of children and young people (health care provision, child abuse and neglect, learning disabilities, play, homelessness), interactions between young people and their social environments, factors influencing child development from early years to later adolescence, and psychological factors in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil: undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea). English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5 (or Swansea-recognised equivalent). One reference is required before the application goes to the academic Admissions Tutor. Admissions decisions may also consider the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee for start dates in the stated academic year. Fee is the year 1 fee. Source

Intake: October, January, April, July

Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time

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