2132015 MA in Childhood and Youth tutes : Childhood and youth ste: : Sty with us: University of Sussex US University of Sussex (http://www sussex.ac.uk/) Childhood and Youth Studies (2015 entry) MA, 1 year full time/2 years part time Subject overview ‘+ Childhood and youth studies is located within the School of Education and Social Work at ‘Sussex and draws on teaching and research expertise from both the Departments of Education and the Department of Social Work and Social Care within the School. Social work at Sussex is ranked Ist in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2015 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2014, and in the top 10 in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2015. ‘+ The School is among the leading academic units in the UK for the quality of its research and has recently launched the ground-breaking Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (CIRCY). The Centre brings together academic expertise University and also benefits from having an intemational advisory group including policy and professional experts, We warmly encourage student pasticipation in all CIRCY activities including the regular seminars and workshops we host in collaboration with our external partners, ‘+ Childhood and youth stadies at Sussex offers you the opportunity to fully understand and actively work on issues affecting, children and young people in the local, national and global context. You study modules across anthropology, intemational development and child rights, sociology, gender studies, sexual health, psychology and social work ‘+ Recently commissioned faculty research projects include an international study into children’s participation, safeguarding children’s internet use in the digital age, child protection in secondary schools and the development of a ‘sex positive” health service delivery for young people. ‘+ We have strong Links with a number of local organisations through which we offer work placements as part of our course Many of our graduates find employment in non-profit organisations, schools, and social-research settings. View our media gallery ‘Also view our key facts infographic about the University Rachel's faculty perspective "Some students considering the MA in Childhood and Youth Studies will have a clear career path in mind, and may indeed be mid-career professionals already. The course enables you to bring a range of contrasting disciplinary and professional perspectives to bear on policy, practice and research with children and young people “The course also offers a great foundation for people who would like to enter child-focused professions and organisations, from teaching, social work, educational psychology and occupational therapy to working in child advocacy for a UK-based charity. ‘The intemational perspectives offered by the Masters also make it an excellent starting point for Working in intemational aid and development and, because of the excellent grounding in research, it’s also considered an excellent foundation for doctoral-level study in an unusually wide range of academic disciplines.” Dr Rachel Burr Course Convenor, MA in Childhood and Youth Studies University of Sussex bipakwunw sussex. uk'studyg/20totaugh4s02'91571 4anos inci ant Youn Shes: ko youn stn: Shay wth Unversity Sse Programme outline This is an interdisciplinary and interprofessional MA offered in collaboration with anthropology, education, psychology, law and sociology. It enables you to bring a range of contrasting disciplinary and professional perspectives to bear on policy, practice and research with children and young people. New research in developmental, psychological, sociological, anthropological, cultural and educational domains is used to scrutinise the differing political and ethical claims on childhood and youth that inform contemporary policy and practice. This MA sharpens your analytical and writing skills, and exposes you to new and original ways of thinking about children and young people. The course provides research and training tools for completing empirical research with children and young people. These skills and tools are transferable to the workplace. The interdisciplinary nature of the training also results in post-qualifying students developing a broad knowledge base to communicate effectively and successfully with a wide variety of child- and youth-focused professionals. Assessment You are assessed through essays and case studies of 1,500-3,000 words, and group presentations on core modules and options. As part of the dissertation component of the course, you produce an dissertation proposal and a dissertation of 15,000 words. We continue to develop and update our modules for 2015 entry to ensure you have the best student experience. In addition to the course structure below, you may find it helpful to refer to the Modules tab. ‘Two core modules introduce the distinctive field of childhood and youth studies and explore key aspects of policy, practice and research, From the second term onwards, you tailor your learning by opting to study research- or practitioner- focused options on topics that fit with your own interests, Finally, a research methods module and a research dissertation or work-based project provide the opportunity to apply in-depth scholarship to professional practice, Current modules Please note that these are the core modules and options (subject to availability) for students starting in the academic year 2014, Core modules Current Developments in Childhood and Youth P Dissertation troduction to Childhood and Youth Studies Research Methods (MA Childhood and Youth Studies) jey and Practice Options + Academic and Research Skills ‘+ Anthropology of Childhood ‘+ Childhood and Youth in Global Perspective; Rights, Protection and Justice ‘+ Curriculum, leaming and society ‘+ Foundations of Education Policy, Planning and Development ‘+ Psychology in Education (Masters) + Researching Childhood and Youth ‘+ Restorative Justice: Domestic and Intemational Approaches ‘+ Teachers: policy and practice in International contexts bipakwunw sussex. uk'studyg/20totaugh4s02'91571 aM21 Entry requirements 15 MA in Childhood and Youth tutes : Childhood and youth ste: : Sty with us: University of Sussex UK entrance requirements AA first- or second-class undergraduate honours degree; exceptionally other candidates may be accepted who demonstrate ability to study at the appropriate level. Overseas entrance requirements Overseas qualifications If your country is not listed below, please contact the University at E pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk The following table is given as a general guide for our taught postgraduate degrees requiring a first- or second- dlass undergraduate honours degree. If you have any questions, contact the University at E pg.enquires@sussex.ac.uk Country Overseas qualification Australia | Bachelor (FTonours) degree with second-class lower division Brazil Bacharel, Licenciado or professional ttle witha final mark of at least 7 Canada Bachelor degree with CGPA 3.0/4.0 (grade B) China Bachelor degree ffom a leading university with overall mark of 63%-85% depending on your university Cyprus Bachelor degree or Pychion witha final matk ofa least 65 France Tience with mention assez bien or Maftrise with Final mark ofa least 12 Germany | Bachelor degree or Magister Artum witha final mark of27 or better Ghana Bachelor degree fiom a public university with second-class lower division Greece Piychion from an AET with a final mark ofat least 65 Hong Kong | Bachelor (Honours) degree with second-class lower division India| Bachelor degree from a leading institution with overall mark of atleast 60% or equivalent Tran Bachelor degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with a final mark of atleast 14 Italy Diploma di Laurca with an overall mark oft least 100 Japan Bachelor degree from a leading university with a minimum C/GPA of atleast 3.0/4.0 or equivalent Malaysia | Bachelor degree with CGPA ofat least 3.0/4.0 or B Mexico Licenciado with a final mark of atleast 7 Nigeria Bachelor degree with second-class lower division or CGPA ofa leas Pakistan Four-year bachelor degree, normally with a GPA of atleast 33 Russia Magistr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum average mark of at least 4 South Aven | Bacio Hom) ee or Bashlor dre in Teiology with an overall mak fa as hatpihwun sussex ac ukstudyp 201SaughlasQ2i315712132015 MA in Childhood and Youth States : Childhood and youth stu : Stuy with us : Universiy of Sussex Saudi Arabia | Bachelor degree with an overall mark of at least 65% or CGPA 3.0/5.0 or equivalent South Korea] Bachelor degree from a leading university with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent Spain Liveneiado with a final mark of at least 2/4 Taiwan Bachelor degree with overall mark of 70%-85% depending on your university ‘Thailand Bachelor degree with CGPA of at least .8/4.0 or equivalent Turkey Lisans Diplomasi with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university United Arab | Bachelor degree with CGPA of at least 2.8/4.0 or equivalent Emirates USA Bachelor degree with CGPA 3.0/4.0 depending on your university Vietnam “Masters degree with CGPA of atleast 3.0/4.0 or equivalent If you have any questions about your qualifications after consulting our overseas qualifications, contact the University at E pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk English language requirements IELTS 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each section. Pearson Test of English (Academic) 67 overall, with at least 62 in all four skills For more information, refer to What qualifications do | need? (wow. sussex ac.uk/study/pg/applying/20 1Sentry/qualifications) Visas and immigration Find out more about Visas and immigration (www.sussex.ac.uk/international/visasandimmigration) For more information about the admissions process at Sussex For pre-application enquiries: Student Recruitment Services ‘T +44 (0)1273 876787 E pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk For post-application enquiries: Postgraduate Admissions, University of Sussex, ‘Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH, UK T +44 (0)1273 877773 F +44 (0)1273 678545, E pg.applicants@sussex.ac.uk bipakwunw sussex. uk'studyg/20totaugh4s02'91571 ana2132015 MA in Cildbood and Youth Stutes : Childhood and youth stuses : Stuby with us: University of Sussex Related courses Anthropology MA (www sussex 2c.uk’study/pg/2015/taught/1651/31689) Anthropology of Development and Social Transformation MA (www.sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/2015 taught/1651/31688) Applied Social Psychology MSc (www sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/2015/taught/1672/31839) Development Studies MA (www.sussex.acuk/study/pg/2015/taught/3915/31736) Gender and Development MA (www sussex.ac.uk/ study pg/2015)taught/3915/31735) Gender and Media MA (www.sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/2015/taught/4712/31791) Gender Studies MA (www sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/2015/taught/1614/31765) Psychological Methods MRes (www sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/2015/taught/1672/31833) Social Work MA (www sussex.ac.uk/study'pg/201S/taught/4531/31556) bipakwunw sussex. uk'studyg/20totaugh4s02'915712132015 MA in Childhood and Youth tutes : Childhood and youth ste: : Sty with us: University of Sussex Fees and funding Fees Fees for studying on courses available on a part-time basis will be charged at 50 per cent of the fulltime fees listed below. Home UK/EU students: £6,060 per year! Channel Island and Isle of Man students: £6,060 per year” Overseas students: £14,450 per year? * The fee shown is for the academic year 2018. 2 The fee shown is for the academic year 2015. 3 The fee shown is for the academic year 2015. For more information on fee status, visit Fees (www.sussex.ac.uk/study/money/fees/pg2015) Visit Living costs (www.sussex.ac.uk/study/moneyilivingcosts) Scholarships The funding sources listed below are for the subject area you are viewing and may not apply to all degrees listed within it. Please check the description of the individual funding source to make sure it is relevant to your chosen degree. Visit Postgraduate taught scholarships 2015 (www,sussex.ac,uk/study/money/scholarships/pgt2015) Visit Career development and part-time work (www. ussex.ac.uk/study/pg/careersandalumni) Chancellor's International Scholarship (2015) (www.sussex.ac.uk/study/funding/opportunities/view/417) Region: Intemational (Non UK/EU) Level: PG (taught) Application dead| 3 May 2015 25 scholarships of a 50% tuition fee waiver Chancellor's Masters Scholarship (2015) (www. sussex.ac.uk/study/funding/opportunities/view/398) Region: UK, Europe (Non UK), Intemational (Non UK/EU) Level: PG (taught) Application deadlin 1 August 2015 (Open to students who have or will have a ‘st class degree from a UK university and offered a FIT place on an eligible ‘Sussex Masters course in 2015 Formula Santander (2015) (www.sussex.ac.uk/study/funding/opportunities/view/411) Region: Intemational (Non UK/EU) Level: PG (taught) Application deadline: 3 May 2015 bipakwunw sussex. uk'studyg/20totaugh4s02'91571 an2132015 MA in Childhood and Youth tutes : Childhood and youth ste: : Sty with us: University of Sussex Four £4177 maintenance awards for students studying any postgraduate taught course. Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust for Postgraduate Study (2015) (www.sussex.ac.uk/study/funding/opportunities/view/405) Region: UK Level: PG (taught) Application deadii 1 October 2014 - the deadline has now expired The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust are offering bursaries to Postgraduate students following any postgraduate degree courses in any subject. Santander Scholarship (2015) (www.sussex.ac.uk/study/{unding/opportunities/view/409) Region: Intemational (Non UK/EU) Level: PG (taught) Application deadline: 3 May 2015, ‘Two scholarships of £5,000 fee waiver for students studying any postgraduate taught course. Sussex ESRC 1+3 and +3 Scholarships (2015) (www,sussex.ac.uk/study/funding/opportunities/view/274) Region: UK, Europe (Non UK), Intemational (Non UK/EU) Level: PG (taught), PG (research) Application deadline: 30 January 2015 - the deadline has now expired Up to 22 143 and +3 awards across the social sciences Sussex Graduate Scholarship (2015) (www sussex.ac.uk/study/funding/opportunities/view/399) Region: UK, Europe (Non UK), Intemational (Non UK/EU) Level: PG (taught) Application deadli 1 August 2015 Open to final year Sussex students who graduate with a 1st or 2:1 degree and who are offered a full-time place on an eligible Masters course in 2015, For more information on scholarships go to the Scholarships web pages (www.sussex.ac.uk/study/money/scholarships) Faculty interests Visit Department of Social Work and Social Care: People and contacts (www.sussex.ac.uk/socialwork/people) Professor of Developmental Psychology gg RA Banerjee@sussex.ac.uk Research interests: Developmental psychology, Emotion, Motivation, Psychology, Social behaviour, Social cognition, Youth bipakwunw sussex. uk'studyg/20totaugh4s02'91571 ma2132015 MA in Childhood and Youth tutes : Childhood and youth ste: : Sty with us: University of Sussex View profile (www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/22548) Prof Janet Boddy Professor of Child, Youth and Family Studies J.M.Boddy@sussex.ac,uk Research interests: child and youth welfare, cross-national methodology, family studies, Research Ethics, social pedagogy, Social work View profile (www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/287143) Dr Rachel Burr Teaching Fellow R.Burr@sussex.ac.uk View profile (www. sussex. ac.uk/profiles!253646) Dr Anne-Meike Fechter Senior Lecturer in Anthropology A Fechter@sussex.ac.uk Research interests: Aid work, Anthropology of Development, Cambodia, gender, Indonesia, Migration and Mobility, southeast asia, Transnationalism ‘View profile (www, sussex. ac, uk/profiles! 158737) Mr Barry Luckock Senior Lecturer in Social Work & Socialpolicy B.A.Luckock@sussex.ac.uk Research interests: Social work View profile (www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/1653) Dr Tish Marable Lecturer in Social Work. LF.Marrable@sussex.ac.uk Research interests: Social work View profile (www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/94748) Dr Sevasti-Melissa Nolas Lecturer in Social Work. S.Nolas@sussex.ac.uk Research interests: action research, childhood and youth, children's participation, children’s social policy, children's welfare, public life, qualitative research methods, social action, Social work, youth inclusion, youth policy View profile (www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles!20805) bipakwunw sussex. uk'studyg/20totaugh4s02'91571 an2132015 MA in Childhood and Youth tutes : Childhood and youth ste: : Sty with us: University of Sussex Prof Rachel Thomson Professor of Childhood & Youth Studies R.Thomson@sussex.ac.uk Research interests: Social behaviour, Sociology View profile (www.sussex.ac. uk/profiles!285568) Lecturer in Intemational Education & Development B.0.Zeitlyn@sussex.ac.uk Research interests: ‘race’ and ciass, Bangladesh, childhood, Children and migration, Development studies, drop out, Education, Ethiopia, ethnicity, globalisation, India, Malawi, Migration, Multiculturalism, Transnationalism View profile (www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/156889) bipakwunw sussex. uk'studyg/20totaugh4s02'91571 anaaes MA cho and Youth State Cho andyout sie. : Say wits: Univer o Sussex Careers and profiles You may already have a professional qualification in social work, teaching, youth work, early years or related fields and wish to specialise further in the field of childhood and youth studies. This MA will be attractive to advanced practitioners, leaders and managers, project-development and policy officers, and others working with children and young people in local, national and intemational agencies in the statutory and on-govemmental sectors, The course provides an excellent step into doctoral-level study in any academic discipline or profession concerned with childhood and youth. Colleen's career perspective I chose Sussex because | studied here as a visiting student during the third year of my undergraduate degree. | enjoyed the School of Education and Social Work and the atmosphere of Brighton so much, “There was a number of highlights of the course. The first term was really exciting as it was all new = we got to interact a lot with the other students and were taught by experts in a variety of fields, The course's interdisciplinarty allowed us to engage with different types of materials and subject matters, and in addition we went on a few very interesting trips to organisations like the Kids Company. ‘Another highlight would be the dissertation. While it was an incredibly challenging and difficult time, it was also exciting because | was able to conduct my own research, learning and writing about something that was important to me, ‘Having done the MA in Childhood and Youth Studies, | believe that I could do a very good job in any area involving children and young people. The course has helped me think about things differently, and has made me more aware of some of the issues children and young people face. ‘I think the direction and teaching provided at Sussex were exactly what I needed to help me refocus and evaluate what | wanted to do with my life, Overall it was a good move for me because it forced me to change my thinking in many ways, ‘I couldn't recommend Sussex or this course highly enough.’ Colleen Dolan MA in Childhood and Youth Studies toria's student perspective ‘Thave been studying the MA in Childhood and Youth Studies part-time while also working in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets as a Leaming Mentor and training other mentors. | have enjoyed the course enormously and it has far exceeded my expectations. ‘My initial reason for taking the MA was a pure interest in both the subject and the challenge of ‘working within a discipline new to me. | was attracted by the interdisciplinary nature of the course, which is definitely its main strength — there were lectures on all kinds of areas involving children and young people. Within this we were offered the freedom to follow any particular interest while stil {gaining the necessary background from all other angles. ‘became drawn to the concept of ‘children’s voice’, which impacted positively on my own teaching practice. Consequently | was commissioned to carry out a research project on the topic at a primary school in Tower Hamlets, and more recently in Brighton and Hove. “The course brought together students from all kinds of backgrounds which broadened discussions. Some of the best, experiences of the course were undoubtedly the group work, as well as trips to the educational department of the National Theatre in London.” Victoria Sheridan MA in Childhood and Youth Studies bipakwunw sussex. uk'studyg/20totaugh4s02'91571 so2132015 MA in Childhood and Youth tutes : Childhood and youth ste: : Sty with us: University of Sussex To find out more, visit Careers and alumni (www.sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/careersandalumni) bipakwunw sussex. uk'studyg/20totaugh4s02'91571 wa2132015 MA in Childhood and Youth tutes : Childhood and youth ste: : Sty with us: University of Sussex School and contacts Contact us Course Co-ordinator, Essex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QQ, UK T #44 (0)1273 872595 F #44 (0)1273 877534 E eswenquiries@sussex.ac.uk Visit the Department of Social Work and Social Care (www.sussex.ac.uk/socialwork) (http://www. sussex.ac.ukimages’prospectus/galleries/384,jpe) (http://www. sussex ac.uklimages/prospectus/galleries/383.,jpg) (http://www. sussex ac.uklimages/prospectus’galleries/380,jpg) (http://www. sussex.ac.ukvimages/prospectus/galleries/381 jpg) (attp://www-sussex ac uklimages/prospectus/galleries/382,jpe) (http://www. sussex ac uklimages/prospectus/galleries/385,jpe) Open Day, 28 January 2015 1pm to 4.30pm University of Sussex talk to academic faculty and current postgraduate students subject talks on postgraduate study, research and scholarships cchoose fom our exciting range of taught and research courses find out how postgraduate study can improve your career prospects ‘+ get details of our excellent scholarship schemes for taught postgraduate study. 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