Masters Degrees (Children's Literature)

The academic study of children’s literature has developed over the past 30 years, and is now a recognised multidisciplinary field of enquiry. Read more

Gain an in-depth knowledge of approaches to – and the history of – children's literature with the MRes in Children's Literature, one of the world's oldest accredited master's degree on children's literary from literary perspectives. Read more

This unique, two-year degree provides an interdisciplinary study of the interaction between children, texts and media, along with the opportunity to study and live in at least two European countries. Read more

From picturebooks to young adult literature, classic works to contemporary prize-winners, explore the artistry of literature for children and young adults. Read more

A good children’s book stays with you for life. Study the key critical and business contexts of children’s literature and prepare for a lifelong career as a writer, teacher, publisher or scholar. Read more

This degree provides a rigorous course that interrogates the literary, creative, social, cultural, political and historical contexts in the field of children's literature. Read more

The University of British Columbia offers a Master of Arts in Children’s Literature (MACL) Program, jointly offered by the Departments of English and Language… Read more

Immerse yourself in exploring professional and practical approaches to children’s illustration. Read more

This PGCE-MEd course is aimed at applicants who already have knowledge of and interest in children's literature, and who want to develop expertise in the subject at master's level. Read more

The study of children’s literature at the School of English, Dublin City University, has its origins in the long tradition of scholarship in the discipline associated with two of the university’s incorporating colleges. Read more

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. Read more

Our PGCert Education - Children's Literature course gives you an overview of the turbulent and unique journey that children's literature has taken since its earliest days to the present from a range of theoretical perspectives. Read more

This thematic route concentrates on a wide range of fiction for children, including the "classics", texts for very young readers, international literature and novels for young adults. Read more

Nurture your creativity with engaged critical study and analysis of literature for children and young adults. Transformative works from folklore, fantasy, nonfiction, poetry, and realism set rich contexts to your developing vision and voice. Read more