MSc Anthropology of Childhood, Youth and Education

This MSc program offers a unique blend of anthropological and educational perspectives on childhood and youth. Students will explore the social, cultural, and historical contexts that shape the experiences and opportunities of young people. The program covers topics such as childhood development, education policy, and critical pedagogy, preparing students for careers in research, policy-making, or teaching. Brunel University London is located just west of London, providing easy access to the city's cultural and educational institutions.

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The program consists of 180 credits, including a dissertation and elective modules such as Children's Rights, Globalization and Education, and Teaching English as a Second Language. Students will benefit from the university's strong research culture and interdisciplinary approaches to education.

Unlocking Possibilities: A World-Class Education at Brunel University London

Brunel University London offers a world-class educational experience that combines academic rigor with practical applications. Its location in London provides access to diverse cultural and educational institutions, enhancing students' learning experiences. The university's commitment to social justice and inclusive education aligns with the program's focus on critical pedagogy and children's rights.

Anthropology of Childhood, Youth and Education MSc was the first degree of its kind to be established and is still unique in its deep anthropological exploration on what it is to be a child or to be young. As part of the course, you will look at historic perceptions of childhood in the West to the development of European rights of protection, compared to experiences of childhood in other parts of the world, like the street children of Brazil. In a module on learning and education, you will compare physical development stages, including how learning is acquired and universal patterns of play, to the range of ways children are prepared or educated to fit cultural expectations. The courses key organizing principle is that understanding children requires the study of how their relations with others €“ peers, older and younger children, parents, teachers, and other adults €“ inform their practices, identities, and world views.

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification.