Social Pedagogy: Working with Children and Families

The programme will not run in 2012/13. TBC for 2013/14 academic year

This masters degree will:

• introduce you to the field of social pedagogy, its concepts and principles, and current theories about social pedagogic ways of working with children
• critically explore the life circumstances of children, including those in public care, and the implications for professional practice with children
• investigate new ways of understanding communication and interpersonal relationships.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

• study a programme that is unique in the UK
• develop your critical analytical skills to improve your professional practice
• critique existing research and undertake your own research in related areas
• enhance your understanding of sociological and social pedagogic theories and concepts of childhood and children's services, including an emphasis on children's participation and rights
• gain knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of people concerned with the care, education, health, welfare, advocacy or control of children and young people
• take part in a student exchange that will look at Danish approaches to social pedagogy.

Who is this programme for?

Anyone interested in social pedagogy and direct work with children and families, particularly young people in public care. It is relevant to people working in children's services, such as social care, health and education, children's rights and family policy, family support, youth work and the justice system as well as those working with young people in care and the arts.

Entry requirements

A good first degree in social science, education or cultural studies, humanities or a related field, plus professional experience of working with and for children and families, especially those living in disadvantaged circumstances.

How are you assessed?

By coursework assignments and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.

Attendance

Face-to-face daytime and evening sessions and some full-day blocks.

Core modules

• Researching Childhood

Recommended modules

• Children's Rights In Practice
• Cognitive Development and Learning
• Learning and Teaching in Art and Design
• Management And Contemporary Issues In Early Years Education
• Psychology of Music and Music Education
• Theories of Childhood and Children's Rights