Childhood and Youth Studies MA
University of Sunderland
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23870 | £19088 | £22278 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19368 - £27738 | £13843 - £24364 | £15781 - £28442 |
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Course Description
This unique course allows you to choose from three different pathways, depending on your interests, previous experience and career goals. You may want to develop your understanding of children, childhood and youth by enrolling on the MA Childhood and Youth Studies^. Others who want to further their understanding and develop their practice can undertake the MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Early Years-Graduate Practitioner Competencies^) or MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Youth Work, professionally validated and recognised by JNC)*. Tutors from the programme will support you in making decisions about which pathway would best suit your own situation.
A diverse range of learning opportunities and assessments are provided which encourage you to consider how academic understandings relate to professional practice for those working with children and young people. You will develop your knowledge and skills in research which will enable you to undertake advanced research in the social sciences and successfully undertake and complete advanced research projects.
^Subject to validation. *We are seeking JNC recognition as a professional youth and community work qualification for this programme, though the validation process is not yet complete.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Childhood and Youth Studies MA
| England UK | £7000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £7000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £7000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £7000 | year 1 |
| EU | £15000 | year 1 |
| International | £15000 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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Student composition of University of Sunderland
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Sunderland by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11440
- postgraduates:
- 3140
- Total:
- 14580
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FAQ about Childhood and Youth Studies MA University of Sunderland
- Tuition fees for this programme are 7000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Childhood and Youth Studies MA is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Sunderland.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 100% Percentile among all Childhood and Youth Studies students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.