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MEd Children's Literature & Literacies

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 12 months full-time; 24-36 months part‑time

Masters Degree Description

The Masters in Children's Literature & Literacies is the first programme in Scotland dedicated to children’s and young adult’s literature as a primary resource and a field of academic study. You will develop a specialisation that is highly valued in professions such as education, library services and children’s media.

Entry Requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Literacy, Children's Literature, Education, English Language, Librarianship, Publishing, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Sociology, English Literature, or any other related subject.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent.

We can also consider degrees in non-related subjects with relevant work experience.

If you are applying with a degree in a non-related subject, please upload a Personal Statement and CV with your application.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

This programme is an excellent source of professional development if you’re already working in education, library services, publishing and children’s media, or are looking to move into these areas.

Module Details

Core courses:

Children's Literature And Literacies: Critical Enquiry
Introduction To Educational And Social Research
Modern Educational Thought
Reframing Language, Literature And Literacies For 21St Century Life
Texts For Children and Young People

Optional courses may include:

Advanced Educational Research
Developing Literacies: An Inclusive Perspective
Identities, Relationships and Behaviours in Education
Texts For Diversity: Children's Literature for a Diverse World

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