Childhood Studies, MA / PGDip / PGCert
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our MA Childhood Studies programme offers an interdisciplinary exploration of childhood in contemporary society. It will equip you with the knowledge and critical skills to support children and families across diverse settings. Through a blend of theory, policy, and practice, you will examine; child health and development, play, children’s rights, and the social, cultural, political and education contexts that shape childhood.
The programme fosters reflective practice and research skills, preparing graduates for roles in children services including education, social care and policy. With flexible learning options and a strong research foundation, it supports both professional development and academic progression.
Key highlights
- Interdisciplinary study of childhood blending theory, policy and practice
- Modules on child health, development, play and children's rights
- Examines social, cultural, political and educational contexts of childhood
- Builds reflective practice and research skills
- Flexible learning options supporting professional development and academic progression
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — UK 2.2
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Early years practitioner
- Family support worker
- Children's services officer
- Education policy officer
- Play development officer
- Social care practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,550 per year | International: £19,200 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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