MA in Childhood and Education, Leeds Trinity University

Leeds,

12 Months

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About this course

The MA Childhood and Education provides a comprehensive opportunity to deepen your understanding of key issues surrounding childhood and education studies. It is designed for those already working in or seeking to work in related professions, as well as recent graduates looking to enhance their knowledge of diverse childhoods and education themes. Delivered by experienced practitioners and academics, the course offers excellent preparation for career progression or further postgraduate study. The program emphasizes critical understanding of societal, cultural, political, historical, philosophical, global, and economic factors affecting childhoods, while also exploring formal and informal learning contexts within related disciplines and professions. The coursework aims to develop your critical analysis skills, research practice, and understanding of ethical practice and policy in diverse societal settings.

Why this course is highly recommended

This MA is ideal for those seeking to advance in their careers or deepen their understanding of childhood and education issues. It allows students to personalise their studies according to their interests and supports flexible learning alongside work or other commitments with evening and weekend classes. The course also emphasizes developing research skills and academic writing under the guidance of active researchers. Its strong focus on diversity, ethical practice, and policy relevance makes it a compelling choice for practitioners or graduates aiming to make meaningful contributions to the field.

Specialisation

The course focuses on several key themes within childhood and education, particularly within a framework of diversity, culture, and identity. It challenges marginalisation and exclusion by examining significant research-informed perspectives. Modules include analyses of social exclusion, cultural influences, policy contexts, and the effects of societal factors on childhoods. The program also offers options to specialise further through modules such as Sociology of Childhood and Education and Critical Debates in Childhood Studies.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

12.67L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants should typically hold a good BA or BSc degree, usually with a 2:2 or above, in a relevant area. If the minimum academic requirements are not met, a pre-course assessment task may be required. The course values personal statements and relevant experience highly during the admissions process. English language requirements and country-specific academic standards are also considered, with support available for prospective students.

English language test

IELTS

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

Career prospects

Graduates of this MA will be well-equipped for progression within professions related to childhood, education, family support, or social policy. The course prepares students for professional work with children and families or further postgraduate and professional studies. Its emphasis on critical analysis, research skills, and understanding of societal influences make graduates suitable for roles that require ethical practice, policy analysis, advocacy, or research within diverse societal contexts.

FAQs

What are the study options for this MA?

You can pursue the MA Childhood and Education on a full-time basis over 1 year or part-time over 2 years.

What modules will I study?

Core modules include Introduction to Postgraduate Study, Research Methods, and Interrogating Diversity. Optional modules include Sociology of Childhood and Education and Critical Debates in Childhood Studies. The program concludes with a dissertation or major study.