MSc Children's Rights 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Queen's University Belfast |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

21,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Social WorkMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme meets the increasing demand for a postgraduate qualification in Children's Rights, explicitly focused on interdisciplinary research and child rights-based research methods.



The programme aims to provide high-level knowledge and skills in children's rights law and practice of value to those working with and for children, including public officials and NGOs as well as educators, social workers and health care providers.



The programme will develop your expertise in two distinct but interconnected areas:

  • Children's Rights - using the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant international standards to evaluate the laws, policies and practices which affect children
  • Research with Children - evaluating the best methods of conducting research into children's lives with a particular focus on approaches which involve children actively in the research process.


The course will provide you with a thorough grounding in these two areas and the opportunity to explore a range of contexts in which these perspectives can be used to better understand children’s lives and secure improved outcomes for children.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme meets the increasing demand for a postgraduate qualification in Children's Rights, explicitly focused on interdisciplinary research and child rights-based research methods.



The programme aims to provide high-level knowledge and skills in children's rights law and practice of value to those working with and for children, including public officials and NGOs as well as educators, social workers and health care providers.



The programme will develop your expertise in two distinct but interconnected areas:

  • Children's Rights - using the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant international standards to evaluate the laws, policies and practices which affect children
  • Research with Children - evaluating the best methods of conducting research into children's lives with a particular focus on approaches which involve children actively in the research process.


The course will provide you with a thorough grounding in these two areas and the opportunity to explore a range of contexts in which these perspectives can be used to better understand children’s lives and secure improved outcomes for children.

Admission Requirements

62+
176+
3.2+
90+
6.5+

Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree (with minimum of 55%) or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject discipline.


Applicants with an acceptable 2.2 Honours degree below 55% or equivalent, may also be considered if they have at least two years of professional experience in an education, training or relevant context.

31 Jul 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
7,300 GBP
International
21,500 GBP

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