Through theÊ program offered by the Oxford Brookes University we explore alternative conceptions of childhood and youth and consider children and young people's lives and experiences through the social, economic, technological and global contexts in which they are situated.
You will also examine the role of services for children and young people, the challenges this provides for practitioners and policy makers and the ways in which these services position children and their families.
Why choose this degree?
- An interdisciplinary approach is central to this Masters which is taught by a core course team of research active staff with expertise in sociology, psychology, history, social policy, social and health care, early childhood and education.
- This course attracts students from a range of professional backgrounds who work with children and young people. allowing for rich learning about the different professional contexts and the implications and relevance of particular theoretical approaches to these different roles.
- We have good working relationships with local mainstream and special schools, children's centres and other services for children enabling visits and placements if you wish to take up these opportunities (DBS checks are required).Ê
- Subject to availability, depending on your relevant professional background it is possible to draw upon modules from other relevant programmes.
