Children's Literature (Distance Learning) MA
University of Roehampton
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MA - Master of Arts

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This unique course allows you to study childrens literature in an online, flexible and part-time format from wherever you are in the world.Skills:Gain the expertise you need to standout in todays literary world. On our MA Childrens Literature (Distance Learning) our priority is exploring the exciting and varied world of childrens literature, and examining how texts aimed at young people convey and challenge ideas about childhood. You will:Start to think about childrens literature in new ways.Be ...Read more

This unique course allows you to study children's literature in an online, flexible and part-time format from wherever you are in the world.

Skills:

Gain the expertise you need to standout in todays literary world.

On our MA Children's Literature (Distance Learning) our priority is exploring the exciting and varied world of children's literature, and examining how texts aimed at young people convey and challenge ideas about childhood. You will:

  • Start to think about childrens literature in new ways.
  • Be introduced to essential critical approaches, from postcolonial theory, psychoanalysis, and reader-response criticism, to new ideas about the child, power and ethics.
  • Study a selection of fairy tales, picture books and short stories, including classics, contemporary and innovative texts.

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WUSCA ranking:
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39/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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73rd
CUG Ranking
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93rd
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Entry requirements

A good second-class honours degree in English Literature, or a combined honours of English Literature plus another subject. If you have a degree in another discipline, please provide evidence of literary studies in your transcript or personal statement.

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£4,925 per year

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£5,125 per year

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£5,125 per year

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University of Roehampton
University of Roehampton , Wandsworth

The University of Roehampton is a contemporary institution situated in 54 acres of green parkland in southwest London, within quick...

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Grove House, Roehampton Lane London Greater London SW15 5PJ United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: East Putney  0.9 miles away Nearest train station: Barnes  0.6 miles away
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