2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA Childhood Studies
| Programme code: | MA-ED/CS | UCAS 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 section will be published on the programme catalogue and is intended to provide an outward facing overview of the programme for a student audience, it should therefore be written with this in mind.
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.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates are required to study the following compulsory modules:
| EDUC5430M | Dissertation | 60 credits | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) | |
| EDUC5861M | Theorizing Childhood and Youth | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5862M | Research with Children and Young People | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study between 30 to 60 credits from the following modules:
| EDUC5866M | Child poverty and well-being | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5867M | Children's family and personal relationships | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates can study up to 30 credits from the following modules:
| EDUC5039M | Creative Inquiry, Communication and Learning | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5265M | Digital Education in Practice | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5267M | Designing Digital Education | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5611M | Special Educational Needs: Inclusive Curriculum | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5981M | Teaching Languages to Young Learners | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Elective modules:
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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