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University of Roehampton: Children's Literature
| Institution | University of Roehampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | English and Creative Writing |
| Web | www.roehampton.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This degree provides a rigorous course that interrogates the literary, creative, social, cultural, political and historical contexts in the field of children's literature. You will explore landmark books such as The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe or The Railway Children, alongside the contemporary innovations of Jacqueline Woodson or Emily Gravett.
You will work with staff who have international reputations in areas such as philosophy in children's literature, popular fiction, adolescence and Young Adult, early children's books, and writing for young people. You will also benefit from a series of guest speakers, extra-curricular activities and field trips that will enhance your student experience and ensure you get the most out of your studies.
As a Children's Literature student you will become a member of the National Centre for Research in Children's Literature (NCRCL), regarded as the premier institution for children's literature research in Britain. The NCRCL has close links with organisations that work to further the study and teaching of children's literature, including The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), Seven Stories (The National Centre for Children's Books) and Booktrust. The centre also co-organises an annual one-day British IBBY/NCRCL MA Conference and runs a regular NCRCL Conference, showcasing themes from members' research interests. Keynote speakers have included Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Michael Rosen, Matthew Grenby, Farrukh Dhondy, Emer O'Sullivan, Neil Gaiman, Jamila Gavin and Julia Eccleshare.
Due to the reputation of our long-standing programme, our graduates are very attractive to employers, particularly publishers who have previously offered internships to our students and graduates. The University is the exclusive Creative Partner of Barnes Children's Literature Festival, London's largest event dedicated to children's writing. The partnership provides paid and voluntary work experience opportunities for students at the festival, as well as opportunities to attend events for free. We also have an on-going relationship with Hodder Children's Books and connections with other literary employers in the local community, including Wimbledon Bookfest, and Battersea Arts Centre.
Roehampton hosts a number of Children's' Literature collections in our library containing 6,000 critical, theoretical, bibliographical and reference works and approximately 40 specialist children's literature journals. We are also home to the Richmal Crompton Collection. This includes her personal library, editions and translations of her famous Just William stories and scripts including short stories and radio plays.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good upper second-class honours degree (or above) in a relevant subject area (normally English, history or another humanities subject), or alternatively a teaching qualification, plus further advanced study. Appropriate qualifications and experience, such as publishing, librarianship or freelance research will also be considered. Students without these qualifications may be admitted as associate students, with the possibility of changing to MA/PG Dip subject to the Programme Convener's approval. If you have not quite reached this standard, or feel that you would benefit from a short course in English before you start your degree programme at Roehampton, we can help. |
Fees
| England | 8243 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8243 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 8243 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 8243 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 15750 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 15750 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good upper second-class honours degree (or above) in a relevant subject area (normally English, history or another humanities subject), or alternatively a teaching qualification, plus further advanced study. Appropriate qualifications and experience, such as publishing, librarianship or freelance research will also be considered. Students without these qualifications may be admitted as associate students, with the possibility of changing to MA/PG Dip subject to the Programme Convener's approval. If you have not quite reached this standard, or feel that you would benefit from a short course in English before you start your degree programme at Roehampton, we can help. |
| Location | Southlands College 80 Roehampton Lane London SW15 5SL |
Fees
| England | 6824 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 6824 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 6824 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 6824 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good upper second-class honours degree (or above) in a relevant subject area (normally English, history or another humanities subject), or alternatively a teaching qualification, plus further advanced study. Appropriate qualifications and experience, such as publishing, librarianship or freelance research will also be considered. Students without these qualifications may be admitted as associate students, with the possibility of changing to MA/PG Dip subject to the Programme Convener's approval. If you have not quite reached this standard, or feel that you would benefit from a short course in English before you start your degree programme at Roehampton, we can help. |
| Location | Digby Stuart College Erasmus House Roehampton Lane London SW15 5PU |
Fees
| England | 380 GBP for Credit |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 380 GBP for Credit |
| Scotland | 380 GBP for Credit |
| Wales | 380 GBP for Credit |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good upper second-class honours degree (or above) in a relevant subject area (normally English, history or another humanities subject), or alternatively a teaching qualification, plus further advanced study. Appropriate qualifications and experience, such as publishing, librarianship or freelance research will also be considered. Students without these qualifications may be admitted as associate students, with the possibility of changing to MA/PG Dip subject to the Programme Convener's approval. If you have not quite reached this standard, or feel that you would benefit from a short course in English before you start your degree programme at Roehampton, we can help. |
Fees
| England | 380 GBP for Credit |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 380 GBP for Credit |
| Scotland | 380 GBP for Credit |
| Wales | 380 GBP for Credit |
University of Roehampton
At the University of Roehampton London, we offer a first-class educational experience, designed to help you reach your full potential and get the career you want. Whether you want to study for professional or personal development, we have a diverse range of postgraduate taught and research programmes for you to choose from. We are unique among London universities with a beautiful parkland campus and excellent facilities, located south-west London, allowing our students to study in an environment that places an emphasis on teaching and research excellence.
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