MA Sociology of Childhood and Children's Rights

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelors' degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in sociology or a related social science subject. If you do not meet these requirements individuals with relevant work experience, or with A level sociology and an undergraduate degree in another subject who show a clear desire to change discipline may be considered.

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Students on this MA will develop skills for:

• conducting creative, participatory and change-orientated research with children and young people
• critically analysing childhood policy and professional practice with children
• contributing to public debates about challenging issues ranging from child labour to children's use of social media
• undertaking collaborative projects with diverse participants
• exploring and developing innovative approaches to working with and for children and young people

Recent alumni career destinations for the Sociology of Childhood and Children's Rights MA include: Education Researcher at UNICEF Office of Research; Policy and Communications Assistant at the National Children's Bureau; Project Worker at Barnardo's; Research Advocacy Officer at Approach Ltd; Research Assistant at the Australian Human Rights Commission on the Children's Rights Team; Programme Officer at ActionAid India and PhD study.