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Master of Arts in Childhood, Youth and Family Studies University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus, UK

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GBP 15600

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This course is aimed specifically for those wanting to work with children and/or families giving you the skills and knowledge to pursue or develop your career across a range of associated work settings. It runs alongside our MA Childhood Youth and Family Studies: Youth Work Pathway

The course provides a broad level of understanding relevant to areas such as early years; nursery worker or manager; family support worker or manager; child protection; and pastoral support roles in primary education.

You start by studying core areas looking at the range of experiences children young people and families may have; how professionals involved may be best placed to respond; effective and ethical practice; and the relevant theoretical frameworks that underpin practice. You can then follow your interests with a choice of optional units while building your research skills in preparation for your final research project.

Why choose this course?

  • Explore the theory practice research and policy that underpins children’s youth and family services
  • Build your evidence-based knowledge and skills and learn to apply them to changing childhood contexts
  • Explore the cultural and social constructions of childhood youth and families and the impact they have on children and young people’s everyday lives
  • Develop your understanding of children’s rights; the ideologies of welfare; the responsibilities for welfare; and their practical application
  • Challenge yourself by undertaking an independent research project in a subject area of interest
  • Learn from research-active academics who publish frequently including books and articles in world-leading academic journals and also feature regularly in local and national media
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 1 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    15600

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    9207 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Scholarship 2024

    We Offer Generous Scholarships & Bursaries International Undergraduate Merit Award Prompt Payment Discount
    of up to £3,000 per year* off tuition fees We continually work to attract high calibre students. The International Undergraduate Merit Award is worth £1000 off international tuition fees for each year of study. A discount of £500 is available for prompt payment of each year's fees in full, before or at the point of registration, for both undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes.

    Scholarships

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

    • On all Master’s degree courses, international students will receive the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1000 off their first year’s fees.

    International Undergraduate Merit Award

    • We continually work to attract high calibre students.The International Undergraduate Merit Award is worth £1000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    A level and IB Scholarship for International Students

    • The University of Bedfordshire continually works to attract high calibre students, and in keeping with this we have introduced an A level and IB scholarship, worth £3000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Prompt Payment Discount

    • A discount of £500 is available for prompt payment of each year’s fees in full, before or at the point of registration, for both undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes.

    International Scholarships
    In the first year only on either undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses, international students will receive a £1,000 VC Scholarship. An international student progressing to a higher level degree* will receive, in the first year only of the new course, both a £1,000 VC Scholarship and a £500 alumni discount. Additional discounts of £500 are available for prompt payment of the first year fees in full, before or at registration (undergraduate and postgraduate).

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