Children's Literature & Literacies - MEd

University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences

Full time & Part time September Other 1 year full-time; 2-3 years part-time

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About the course

The Masters in Children's Literature & Literacies 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.

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.

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Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world since 1451. We are a world top 100 university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers. As a globally connected university, we work in partnership with others across the world to advance global solutions to real world problems.

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Student Profile

Carol Gobbo

Before my Masters, I was working as a primary teacher and finishing a specialisation course in Children’s Literature in Brazil. I believe that the main reason to choose the University of Glasgow was the specificity of the course I was applying to. I have been searching for a postgraduate opportunity in children’s literature for a long time and the Masters programme at the University of Glasgow encompassed all the topics I was most passionate about.

I chose the programme firstly due to its uniqueness amongst other Masters in Education. In my undergraduate degree in Brazil, I found scarce opportunities to study children’s literature at an academic level. However, I knew since the beginning of my academic journey that children’s books were my main research interest for further studies. I found the programme while I was still an undergrad and instantly became curious about its topics and renowned professors.

I participated as a member of the research team in the project “Reading and Music: Composition and digital picturebook play in a multiliteracies framework”. The project combined picturebook sessions with the University Nursery children at Hillhead Library and discussions on relevant topics for mediation. Participating in the project was an amazing opportunity to experience the topics studied in the classes in a practical way and to understand in more depth how research projects are developed.

This year, I am starting my PhD in Education at the University of São Paulo, in Brazil. My focus continues to be children’s literature and postmodern picturebooks, in an expansion of my Masters dissertation. Undertaking the Masters degree at the University of Glasgow was essential for opening the academic opportunities I am having now in my country. I hope to create fruitful a network between my further research and the previous work done in Glasgow.

I think my favourite part about studying at UofG was the variety of socialisation opportunities promoted for the international community at the University. Aside from only clubs and parties, there were different and fun socials for more introvert students, like me! Pub quizzes, societies , ceilidh dances… I loved to participate in all these events and felt more included.

My main advice would be: enjoy all the opportunities the University gives you. If you are an international applicant, don’t be afraid. Studying abroad may seem daunting but it is an unforgettable and amazing experienc