MSc Child & Youth Care Studies by Distance Learning at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A part-time online MSc developed with CELCIS that builds a theoretically informed, practice-based understanding of the social, political and cultural contexts of children and youth. It draws on child and youth care, social pedagogy, sociology, psychology, health and education.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 24 or 36 months part-time (online distance learning) | Intake: September | Study mode: online | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete six taught modules followed by a practice-based dissertation, delivered entirely online with weekly live seminars. The curriculum covers theoretical and policy contexts, child development in the lifespace, relational practice, management and leadership, intervention methods and research methods.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree or relevant professional qualification, or a combination of qualifications and experience demonstrating capacity for postgraduate study. Applicants must work or volunteer part-time or full-time in a childcare setting throughout the programme, and this is evidenced during the application; the course is not suitable for anyone not connected to a childcare setting.

GBP 5,700 a year (2027/28). Annual part-time fee for the distance-learning course; same fee stated for Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and international students. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 24 or 36 months part-time (online distance learning)

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