Program Overview
The Child Studies at King's College London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Child Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,910 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Children\\x92s Rights\', \'Child Protection\', \'Child Studies Dissertation\', "Children\'s Rights", \'Child Protection\', \'Child Health and Development\', \'Global Childhoods\', \'Multi-disciplinary Practice with Children and Young People\', \'Research Methods\', \'Psychology & Learning\', \'The Social Context of Schooling\', \'Social Justice & Education Policy\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
You will normally be required to have a 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) or an equivalent qualification in a subject relevant to work with children and/or substantial professional work experience in a relevant field.
Application procedure
- Please submit an application form, transcripts of your previous degree(s) or results to date if the degree is yet to be completed, and two references, including at least one academic reference.
Personal statement and supporting information
- Your personal statement should explain why you would like to take the MA Child Studies, and how it would contribute to your career plan or development. It would be helpful to state where your particular area of interest lies, and how that specialism would be enhanced by a multi-disciplinary approach. If your first degree is in a subject not related to issues affecting children, you should set out what professional or other skills and experience you would bring to the programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,910 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,910 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months