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MA - Master of Arts
Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s
Full Time
Oct 2026
1 Year
This ground-breaking and highly-flexible postgraduate course in childhood and youth studies could be perfect for you.Depending on the pathway you choose, you'll graduate with one of three MA degree titles:MA Childhood and Youth StudiesMA Childhood and Youth Studies (Early Years Graduate Practitioner Competencies)MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Youth Work, professionally validated and recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC))You'll be taught by experienced lecturers with professional backgrounds in children and young people, early years, and youth work. Our modules will give you an understanding of the theoretical perspectives through which childhood and young people are currently defined within interdisciplinary contexts. You'll also critically reflect upon current legislation, policy, and practice.