Bangor University

Childhood and Youth MA

Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom

Course overview

This interdisciplinary programme equips practitioners with the depth of insight necessary to working in the best interests of children and young people. The programme offers new ways of thinking about the position of children and young people in society and creates a critical bridge between theoretical perspectives, policy and practice. This course may be of particular interest to those working with/for children and graduates of childhood studies, health, social policy and education who wish to deepen their knowledge and child-centred research expertise.

Key highlights

  • Interdisciplinary study of children and young people in society
  • Bridges theoretical perspectives, policy and practice critically
  • Builds child-centred research expertise
  • Suited to practitioners working with or for children

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: dbs_check — [email protected] A satisfactory criminal records check from your county of residence.

Scholarships

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Inclusive Bangor Scholarships

    Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.

  • Refugee Scholarship

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Children's services manager
  • Youth worker
  • Early years practitioner
  • Child policy officer
  • Family support worker
  • Education researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,500 per year | International: £19,000 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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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