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PostgraduateMA

Childhood, Youth and Family Studies

University of Bedfordshire
Luton, England
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15 monthsDuration
£10,000Per Year (Intl)
£10,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bedfordshire, the MA Childhood, Youth and Family Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in Luton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 15-month full-time structure. This course is aimed at those interested in working with children and families, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to pursue or develop your career across a range of work settings. It runs alongside our MA Childhood Youth and Family Studies: Youth Work Pathway You explore the theory, practice, research and policy that underpins children’s, youth and family services while developing your understanding of children’s rights; welfare responsibilities; and how they are applied. Facilities and specialist equipment - Access to our simulation suites including our brand-new simulation ... Home/uk fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Wellbeing
Safeguarding Policy and Practice
Youth Work Theory and Practice
Family Systems and Intervention
Research Methods in Social Care
Children's Rights and Welfare Law
Contemporary Issues in Youth Justice
Professional Practice and Placement
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,000

per year

Total Course Cost (15 months)£20,000

Home Student Fee

£10,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Entry Requirements 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area Entry Requirements 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area Fees for this course UK International UK UK The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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