Childhood and Youth (F55) MA

This postgraduate degree offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of childhood and youth – covering aspects of theory, policy and practice. It is ideal if you are a graduate professional working with children and young people and seek to advance academically and professionally. It’s also suitable if you’re not currently working with children or young people but are looking to move into this professional field. The degree deepens understanding and develops practice through a wide range of case studies within a global context that links theory to practice. It explores the many different contexts of children’s and young people’s lives, analysing policy and organisational changes and exploring what it means to be a critical, reflective practitioner.<br/><br/>It also offers you flexibility within the final dissertation module, where you’ll choose between a small-scale inquiry or an extended literature review and research proposal. It will be of particular interest if you have completed an undergraduate degree in Childhood and Youth Studies, Early Years or Early Childhood, Education Studies (Primary), Social Work or Health and Social Care.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Equips you with the critical tools to analyse policy and to reflect on your own practice.<br/><br/><br/>- Designed to help you develop professionally and meet the diverse and changing needs of children and young people.<br/><br/><br/>- A strong focus on multi-agency working and inter-professional practice.<br/><br/><br/>- Offers a choice between a small-scale inquiry or an extended literature review and research proposal.<br/><br/><br/>- Gives you the option to count your previous study towards this qualification, helping you pay less and finish sooner.<br/>