Children's Literature and Literacies

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Literacy, Children's Literature, Education, English Language, Librarianship, Publishing, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Sociology, English Literature, or any other related subject.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent.

We can also consider degrees in non-related subjects with relevant work experience.

If you are applying with a degree in a non-related subject, please upload a Personal Statement and CV with your application.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This is the first programme in Scotland dedicated to children’s and young adult’s literature as a primary resource and a field of academic study. You will develop a specialisation that is highly valued in professions such as education, library services and children’s media.

Why this programme

• The programme gives you the opportunity to take a literary and critical stance to well-loved texts, as well as to contemporary authors whose texts push the boundaries of children’s literature.

• You will investigate new developments in the production of texts for children using multimodal forms and digital technologies.

• You will discuss recent theories of language and literacy development and consider how they can be supported by traditional and multimodal texts for children.

• This programme provides the opportunity to learn, share experiences and insights and create networks with international students from a range of backgrounds in teaching, publishing and related academic disciplines.

• Education at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK by the Good University Guide 2026, and 7th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.

• Watch: Children's Literature & Literacies MEd programme overview

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.5.
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.