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2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MA Childhood Studies

Programme code:MA-ED/CSUCAS code:
Duration:12 Months Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Dr Delyth Edwards Contact address:D.Edwards@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Education

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Programme specification:

This innovative MA in Childhood Studies offers a unique sociological focus seeking to understand the lives of children and young people in different social, cultural, participatory and geographical contexts. Drawing on the new social studies of childhood and youth, the course enables you to develop a holistic understanding of children and young people and their everyday lives. A central perspective is on children and young people as both 'beings and becomings' and as persons in their own right.

Modules have been developed using the theory and history of Childhood Studies, the practice and research experience of staff who teach on the course and the latest research in the field. Core modules will give you a sound knowledge of concepts and approaches in the study of childhood, but you’ll also be able to choose optional modules to suit your interests and career aspirations. A range of compulsory and optional modules will allow students to construct their desired route through the course. Students will complete a compulsory research methods module that specifically addresses the epistemological and ontological issues underpinning research with children and young people (rather than a generic research methods module that leaves students themselves to make the link to childhood research).

Optional modules will give students the opportunity to develop theory and concepts in relation to specific topics and relate these to particular aspects of policy and professional practice.


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Compulsory modules:

Candidates are required to study the following compulsory modules:

EDUC5430MDissertation60 credits1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth)
EDUC5861MTheorizing Childhood and Youth30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EDUC5862MResearch with Children and Young People30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study between 30 to 60 credits from the following modules:

EDUC5866MChild Poverty and Well-being30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC5867MChildren's family and personal relationships30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Candidates can study up to 30 credits from the following modules:

EDUC5020MCreativity and Play for Learning30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC5265MDigital Education in Practice30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC5267MDesigning Digital Education30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC5611MSpecial Educational Needs: Inclusive Curriculum30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC5981MTeaching Languages to Young Learners30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Elective modules:


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