MA Childhood Studies
University of Essex
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Our MA Childhood Studies offers a unique psychosocial focus, seeking to understand not only the outer social experience of children but also their complex inner, emotional worlds.Building upon our existing expertise in postgraduate courses like refugee care, psychoanalytic studies and psychodynamic counselling, this programme offers much more than you would find in other MA Childhood Studies courses.Our MA Childhood Studies programme will equip you for a career in sectors including education, ...Read more

Our MA Childhood Studies offers a unique psychosocial focus, seeking to understand not only the outer social experience of children but also their complex inner, emotional worlds.Building upon our existing expertise in postgraduate courses like refugee care, psychoanalytic studies and psychodynamic counselling, this programme offers much more than you would find in other MA Childhood Studies courses.Our MA Childhood Studies programme will equip you for a career in sectors including education, health, international fields such as the charitable sector and NGOs, social care including children’s homes, therapeutic communities and supporting children and their families. This course is available to study full-time or part-time, and also acts as a stepping stone to further qualifications in specific professions such as social work or counselling as well as PhD study.If you’re committed to understanding the child as a whole, incorporating their complex emotional worlds, and want to use this knowledge to improve the experience of children in a variety of settings, welcome home.Our inherently interdisciplinary programme is rooted in psychosocial, sociological and psychodynamic approaches.

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73/279
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29th
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Imogen
30 Oct 25

There is a great sense of community and friendships within departments and through seminars there is a chance to discuss and ask questions. However, lecturers could be more..Read more

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Jessica
30 Oct 25

Easy access to all of your classrooms, Student Union are there if you need anything whether that is physical, mental or financial support. Lectures could be more helpful in the..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in one of the following subjects: Anthropology, Childhood Studies, Classics and Ancient History, Communication and Media Studies, Counselling, Creative Writing, Criminology, Drama and Theatre Studies, Early Years Studies, Economics, Film Studies, Health and Social Care, HistoryHistory of Art,International Relations,Journalism,Languages,Law, Literature and English, Nursing,Philosophy, Politics and Government Studies, Psychology, Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies.

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£10,500 per year

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£22,750 per year

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£22,750 per year

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Imogen
30 Oct 25
Childhood Studies - BA (Hons)
There is a great sense of community and friendships within departments and through seminars there is a chance to discuss and ask questions. However, lecturers could be more...
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Jessica
30 Oct 25
Childhood Studies - BA (Hons)
Easy access to all of your classrooms, Student Union are there if you need anything whether that is physical, mental or financial support. Lectures could be more helpful in the...
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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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