Childhood and Youth Studies MA at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Explore how culture, policy and inequality shape young lives. Gain the skills to create better futures for children and young people. You’ll explore today’s urgent challenges, including child poverty, youth mental health, child labour in changing global economies and the marginalisation of stateless children. By analysing how social policies and cultural contexts impact childhood, you’ll learn to turn rigorous evidence into transformative policy, advocacy and practice.

Department: Department of Social Work and Social Care | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: All year, Academic and Research Skills MACYS, Contemporary Issues in Childhood and Youth: Research and Practice, Theorising Childhood and Youth.

Career pathways

You’ll graduate with the skills to succeed in many careers. This includes education, social work, youth advocacy, child protection or policymaking, among others.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above, or be able to demonstrate the ability to study at the appropriate level. Subject-specific requirements: Your undergraduate degree can be in any subject. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, and in certain circumstances you may be accepted on to the course if you can demonstrate the ability to study at the appropriate level. You may be accepted on to the course if you have equivalent professional qualifications and/or professional experience. We particularly welcome applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential, enthusiasm and commitment to study. English language: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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