Literature for Children and Young Adults
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Entry requirements
Applicants will need a first degree or its equivalent from a recognised Higher Education Institute in the UK or abroad.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Do you have a passion for children’s literature? Do you want to share literature with children and develop their ability to read for pleasure? Do you want to deepen your own knowledge of the literature, studying and discussing alongside like mind peers? Then this is the course for you!
The study at Masters Level will enable you to immerse yourself in the world of literature for children and young adults gaining experiences and accreditation within a friendly, flexible setting.
Through a blend of learning you will be explore how children’s literature has developed over the last century to offer a diverse range of genres and experiences for children. You will develop your own skills of enquiry and critical appraisal. You will examine relationships between readers, writers, illustrators, text and content. There are opportunities to develop your own pathways of study and to work on the creative writing of children’s literature.
Modules are taught by a team of enthusiastic and experienced experts within the field of children’s literature. We have established links with local and national bodies and can present and offer a variety of experiences and opportunities.
Information for international students
Students must have an IELTS score of 6
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions
- admissions@marjon.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1752 636700