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MA - Master of Arts
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
UCL (University College London)
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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This MA will introduce you to a range of cutting-edge social theories about global childhoods and children's rights. Through engagements with research-active lecturers studying varied and transnational childhoods, professionals from charitable and government sectors, and international activists, you will explore new possibilities for achieving social justice for children and young people. This programme provides you with the opportunity to identify, examine, and understand key sociological perspectives on the complex links between childhood, children’s rights, and social justice. You will cultivate understandings of the shifting social status of children and childhood, considering emerging forms of inequality. You will develop conceptual and research skills to analyse how social, political and economic changes affect childhoods, as well as young people’s contributions and creative responses to dynamic global contexts.
CareersThe MA SCCR prepares graduates for successful careers in international child-related fields. As a graduate of this programme, you will be equipped to work in a broad range of roles such as international NGO staff, children's charity workers, child advocacy workers and policy advisors. You will also have the background to move into leadership roles in your current career.
EmployabilityStudents on this MA will develop skills for: Conducting creative, participatory and change-orientated research with children and young people; Critically analysing childhood policy and professional practice with children; Contributing to public debates about challenging issues ranging from child labour to children’s use of social media; Undertaking collaborative projects with diverse participants; Exploring and developing innovative approaches to working with and for children and young people
A second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in social science, media or cultural studies, humanities, education or a related field. A similar qualification in another subject is also acceptable if combined with experience in child care, health, education or children's advocacy. All applicants should preferably have experience of working with and for children.
Students living in
Domestic
£15,100 per year
Students from Domestic
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£31,100 per year
Students from EU
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£31,100 per year
Students from International
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