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53 Master's degrees in Childhood Studies in United Kingdom

Childhood and Youth
This interdisciplinary Childhood and Youth programme from Bangor University, equips practitioners with the depth of insight necessary to working in the best interests of children and young people.

Psychodynamics of Human Development - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Psychodynamics of Human Development - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.
Advanced Residential Childcare
The Advanced Residential Childcare course at the University of Strathclyde is developed within the School of Social Work and Social Policy alongside the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS) to support the development of direct practice and leadership in the residential child care sector in Scotland and beyond.
Child Law - full-time
A Master of Laws (LLM) in Child Law - full-time from the The University of Law is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance your academic legal knowledge.
Child Law - part-time
A Master of Laws (LLM) in Child Law - part-time from the The University of Law is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance your academic legal knowledge.
Psychology and Trauma (Child and Adolescent)
The Psychology and Trauma (Child and Adolescent) programme from UCL provides you with the opportunity to explore the latest research evidence and applied practice related to the psychological impact of trauma in childhood. This innovative and flexible programme is studied entirely online, either full or part-time.
Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding
Bucks New University MSc in Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding offers you the chance to get a unique point of view into both children and adult safeguarding, covering the latest trends and policies in safeguarding, and highlighting specific groups who might be at risk of abuse or targeting.
Childhood, Youth and Family Studies - Youth Work Pathway
This Childhood, Youth and Family Studies - Youth Work Pathway at University of Bedfordshire course is aimed specifically for those wanting to work with young people in a variety of settings, giving you the skills and knowledge to pursue or develop your career in youth work.
Community Development and Youth Studies
Community Development and Youth Studies (MA) offered by the University of Greater Manchester offers you the opportunity to develop greater professional insight and expertise, along with essential career-enhancing knowledge of leadership, management and research.
Childhood Studies
Swansea University offers a Master's degree (MA) in Childhood Studies, designed to be completed in one year of full-time study. This programme focuses on developing essential skills to support children and families in various contexts. It is delivered on-campus, providing an engaging learning environment for students.
Child Development
This Child Development Master's programme offered at the University College London (UCL) will deepen students' knowledge of child development and developmental psychology and prepare them for professional work with children and young people or progression to professional doctorates, higher research degrees, or employment as a researcher.

Education (Early Childhood Studies)
This Education (Early Childhood Studies) programme is offered by Teesside University course aims to produce graduates who possess a sophisticated knowledge and understanding of early childhood relevant to their future careers and further learning.
Childhood, Youth and Family Studies
This Childhood, Youth and Family Studies at University of Bedfordshire course is aimed specifically for those wanting to work with young people in a variety of settings, giving you the skills and knowledge to pursue or develop your career in youth work.

Psychology of Child Development
The Psychology of Child Development course from The University of Lancashire is designed to advance your knowledge of child psychology. It’s ideal for individuals who aim to pursue further postgraduate research or a career in child development. It also presents a great career development opportunity for professionals already working with children.

Applied Developmental Psychology
The Applied Developmental Psychology MSc degree at Queen's University Belfast provides students with a rigorous foundation in developmental science, combining theoretical depth with applied relevance to explore how children and young people develop in real-world contexts.
Childhood and Youth Studies
This Childhood and Youth Studies Postgrad.Cert from The Open University UK is designed for graduates from any discipline with a professional or personal interest in childhood and youth studies who wish to deepen their understanding of children’s lives and develop critical analysis skills.
Child and Adolescent Mental Wellbeing
Enhance your knowledge of Child and Adolescent Mental Wellbeing practice with our specialist Masters degree. Study in Chelmsford (blended learning) or by distance learning at the Anglia Ruskin University.
Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development
Led by an experienced team of developmental psychologists, our Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development course at York St John University will deepen your understanding of classic and contemporary models of development.

Education (Early Childhood Studies)
The Education (Early Childhood Studies) programme from London Metropolitan University will provide you with opportunities to develop and enhance your professional skills and knowledge so you can progress within or embark on a career within the early childhood studies sector. This course is likely to appeal to students with an undergraduate degree in early childhood studies.

Childhood and Youth Studies
Develop your understanding of children, childhood and youth. Choose from three different pathways, depending on your interests, previous experience and career goals. Graduate capable of working in a wide range of sectors. The Childhood and Youth Studies degree is offered at University of Sunderland.