MA Children’s Literature (by Distance Learning)

Applicants should have either a good second-class honours degree (or above) in a relevant subject (normally English, History or other Humanities subject) or a teaching qualification with further relevant experience in related areas such as publishing, librarianship, freelance research etc.

You are usually expected to hold a good second-class honours degree (or above) from an approved university or college in the UK, or a recognised degree from abroad. Advice on recognition may be obtained from the Admissions Manager. Non-graduates with appropriate professional or other qualifications may be accepted on an individual basis by course conveners. The level of English required is ACADEMIC IELTS at 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.

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Graduates of MA Children's typically pursue careers in:

Teaching
Writing
Children's publishing
Librarianship
Arts management
Additionally, a Creative Writing Pathway has been designed for those with an ambition to write for children, allowing you to study writing from a practitioner's perspective. 

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