MA Childhood Studies at University of Leeds

Programme overview

This MA takes a sociological approach to the lives of children and young people in different social, cultural, participatory and geographical contexts, drawing on the new sociology of childhood.

Department: School of Education | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Dissertation, Theorizing Childhood and Youth, and Research with Children and Young People. Optional modules include Creativity and Play for Learning, Child Poverty and Well-being, Children's Family and Personal Relationships and Education for Sustainable Development.

Career pathways

The course serves practitioners working with children in educational, social, health or non-governmental settings and prepares students for doctoral study in education, social policy or sociology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree (hons) with a 2:1 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject; applicants with alternative qualifications and experience are considered individually. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 for international applicants and 10 September 2027 for UK applicants. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,100 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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