Program Overview
The Child Studies at Linköping University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 Sweden and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Linköping, Sweden
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
- Introduction to Child Studies
- Historical Perspectives on Children and Childhood
- Anthropological Perspectives on Children and Childhood
- Sociological Perspectives on Children and Childhood
- Research Methods in Child Studies
- Children´s Rights
- Masters Thesis (one year)
- Children, Parenthood, and Family Life
- Children, School and Education
- Children, Migration and Transnational Childhoods
- Children, Gender, and Sexuality
- Research Methods and Epistemology in Child Studies
- Childrens Health and Development in a Global World
- Masters Thesis (two year)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A bachelor´s degree in the humanities, social sciences or the behavioral sciences with a major (or its equivalent) in a field relevant to the programme. Examples of fields relevant to the programme are anthropology, education, history, communication studies, media studies, language studies, psychology, social work, sociology and political sicence.
Each applicant must enclose a Letter of Intent written in English, explaining why they want to study this programme, and a summary of their bachelors essay or project. If applicants hold a degree that does not include a bachelors essay or project, their Letter of Intent should describe previous studies and any academic activities that are related to the masters programme or the programmes applied for.
English B/English 6 or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Link\xc3\xb6ping University 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 Linköping University
Linköping University
Linköping, Sweden
Linköping University(LiU;Swedish:Linköpings universitet) is apublicresearch universitybased inLinköping,Sweden. Originally established in 1969, it was granted full university status in 1975 and is...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
