Children, Youth and International Development (MSc)

Birkbeck, University of London

Master

In London

£ 8,820 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Our MSc Children, Youth and International Development is one of the very few in the UK that focuses on childhood and youth studies within their international context. You will explore how childhood and the experience of being a child are defined and experienced in different times, places and cultures. You will develop a sociological understanding of how childhood is constructed differently across cultures and we will also look at how childhood is influenced and shaped by wider changes within societies.

You can choose from a range of option modules in human geography, international development and sociology. One of our option modules is an international field trip, which will deepen your understanding of globalisation, cultural change, urbanisation and economic development, while also developing your research skills in the field.

This course will be of interest to anyone working, or intending to work, with children in service provision, in social policy or in international development, particularly in culturally diverse settings, or anyone who has an interest in cultures of childhood. You will study in an environment of active research, taught by world-leading scholars in the field, and you will develop the skills you need to design and produce high-quality, independent research.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates go on to careers in education, international development and social policy settings. Possible professions include social worker, community development worker, or learning mentor. This degree can also be useful in becoming a learning mentor or youth worker.

A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in social sciences or humanities. Previous experience or study of international development issues and/or childhood studies may be an advantage. Two references: preferably both academic references, but employer references may be considered.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

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Subjects

  • Human Geography
  • Management Development
  • Conflict
  • International
  • Global
  • Development
  • Dissertation
  • Academic
  • Programme
  • Culture

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

The programme comprises three compulsory modules, one option module and a dissertation. Part-time students take their option module and the compulsory research module in Year 2.

Option modules can be taken in international development studies, law and youth studies. Relevant option modules may also be taken from those offered within the School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy, with the agreement of the programme director.

Dissertation research in a relevant field is agreed with the programme director.

Classes in Research Methods for Dissertation are taught with students from the MSc International Development, which gives you the opportunity for academic exchange with students working in the development sector.

COMPULSORY MODULES
  • International Political Economy of Childhood
  • Researching Children and Childhood
  • Social Studies of Childhood: Key Concepts and Issues
INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES
  • Anthropology, Culture and Development
  • Cities and Urban Inequalities Level 7
  • Contesting Culture
  • Critical Social Geographies
  • Culture and Development: postcolonial perspectives
  • Development Management
  • Development Studies: Theoretical Approaches
  • Development, Aid and Power
  • Gender and Development
  • Living with Climate Change (Level 7)
  • Race, Environment and International Development (Level 7)
  • Research Applications in Human Geography, Delhi Field Trip Level 7
  • South:South Development
  • Surviving Catastrophic Times
MSC CHILDREN, YOUTH AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISSERTATION
  • Dissertation, MSc International Childhood Studies

Additional information

FEES

Part-time home students: £4410 pa
Full-time home students: £8820 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa

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