International Childhood Studies

MSc International Childhood Studies

Part-Time Programme

Why study this course at Birkbeck?

• Of interest to anyone working, or intending to work, with children in service provision or policy development, particularly in culturally diverse settings, or who has an interest in cultures of childhood.
• Develop the skills needed to produce high-quality independent research.

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 Development Studies, which gives you the opportunity for academic exchange with students working in the development sector.

Teaching

• Lectures, seminars, presentations and tutorials.

Assessment

• Most assessment is by coursework, including critical annotated bibliographies and essays. Social Studiesf Childhood is assessed by.