YouÕll be exposed to new and original ways of thinking about children and young people. YouÕll be able to:
- communicate effectively with child- and youth-focused professionals
- carry out empirical research with children and young people
- transfer your analytical, writing and other skills to the workplace.
Key facts
- Social Work at Sussex is placed 11th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2017).
- YouÕre taught by School of Education and Social Work faculty, drawing on expertise from both the Department of Education and the Department of Social Work and Social Care.
- Childhood and Youth Studies at Sussex offers you the opportunity to study modules across anthropology, international development and child rights, sociology, gender studies, sexual health, psychology, media and social work.
Careers
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.
Our MA is ideal for advanced practitioners, leaders and managers, project development and policy officers, and others working with children and young people in local, national and international agencies in the statutory and non-governmental sectors.
Whatever your level, this MA provides an excellent step into doctoral-level study in any academic discipline or profession concerned with childhood and youth.
