Middlesex University London - Childhood and Education in Diverse Societies (Online Distance Learning) MA

Middlesex University London

Childhood and Education in Diverse Societies (Online Distance Learning) MA

The children’s workforce needs innovative and creative leaders who are confident in working with diverse communities to promote social justice. This distance learning programme empowers you to transform the lives of children, young people and families, by working together to make social change.

Why study MA Childhood and Education in Diverse Societies at Middlesex University?

An MA in Childhood and Education in Diverse Societies will prepare you for working with children, young people and families and become a leader for social change in the context of diverse societies.

This course is ideal for graduates with an interest in working with children and families, or taking a role within formal education who have a strong sense of community and want to explore how to make real social change through their work.

We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds and subjects, as long as you have a passion for education and change.

Our course at a glance

  • Practice making change with children, young people and families through

     

    placements

     

    that give you the chance to carry out real-world investigations
  • Study completely online

     

    so you can study at your own pace or still get access to our teaching if you don't live in London
  • Undertake your own

     

    research project

     

    in the second semester and explore a topic of your own choosing
  • Get support from a supervisor to plan our your

     

    personalised path

     

    through the course, based on your career aspirations.

Entry Requirements

  • We normally require a second-class honours degree 2:2 or above in an appropriate subject (such as education studies, early childhood studies, sociology, politics), or an equivalent qualification
  • The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

Career Prospects

The MA Childhood and Education in Diverse Societies course supports career development in various fields, including children's services, teaching, youth work, social work, advocacy, and campaigning. Students can plan their own personalized route through the program, with an experienced supervisor, to build the skills and competences suited to their aspirations. This plan includes assignments, research, and placements, ensuring a coherent evidence base for future employers.

Course Details

The MA Childhood and Education in Diverse Societies course explores the importance of diversity, social change, and policy in contributing to social justice. Through various lenses such as feminism, anti-colonial perspectives, and critical pedagogies, students will practice making real-world social change through placements and work experience modules. They will also reflect on policies that affect children, young people, and families, drawing on case studies from around the world. The course will help students think with theory, understand how policy shapes practice, and work with policy to promote social justice. The course will also help students grow as a person and professional, understanding their strengths and development needs to maximize their positive impact in working with others.

Course Modules

Compulsory Modules
Interrogating Policy and Practice for Social Justice (30 credits)
Dangerous Ideas: Thinking with Theory to Problematise Childhood and Education (30 credits)
Researching Children’s and Young People’s Lives (30 credits)
Professional Practice Research Project (60 credits)
Optional Modules
Communities of Change: Making a Difference through Service Learning (30 credits)
Enacting Policy: Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Practice (30 credits)
Individual Learning (30 credits)

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