About Education - Childhood And Youth Studies in Oxford Brookes University
Our MA Education – Childhood and Youth Studies is an interdisciplinary Masters. It covers the span of childhood from birth to 18.
The course is suitable for those who work with children and young people, from a range of professional backgrounds. We have designed the course as an excellent grounding to develop your skills or further your career, either as a practitioner or researcher.
You will examine:
- the role of services for children and young people
- the challenges this provides for practitioners and policy makers
- the ways in which these services position children and their families.
You will also explore alternative conceptions of childhood and youth. And consider children and young people's lives and experiences through the social, economic, technological and global contexts in which they are situated.
We have good working relationships with:
- local mainstream and special schools
- children's centres
- other services for children enabling.
Normally you should have the following:
- English as your first language; or GCSE or O-level English Language (A-C); or IELTS
- a relevant degree* or equivalent professional qualification
- some experience of working with children and/or young people.
Oxford Brookes University Highlights
| Type of Institute |
Public |
| Location |
Headington, Oxford. |
| Programs offered |
Undergraduate and graduate |
| Mode of application |
Online |
| Housing facilities |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, loans and grants |
| Application fee |
20-25 GBP |
Oxford Brookes University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The table below mentions the cost of living in the UK while studying at the Oxford Brookes. The cost is tabulated on 35-week to 52-week basis. Usually, postgraduate courses are 52 weeks long.
| Item |
Amount (GBP) |
| Tuition (annual) |
13,900-20,000 |
| Accommodation |
4900-7280 |
| Books and supplies |
350-520 |
| Food |
2,275-3,224 |
| Transportation |
350-520 |
| Internet |
175-260 |
| Household goods |
350-520 |
| Miscellaneous (haircuts, gifts, emergency) |
1,050-1,560 |
| Total |
23,350-33,884 |
Oxford Brookes University Application Process
Application portal
- Undergraduate: UCAS or Oxford Brookes online portal
- Graduate: Brookes direct application
Application fee: Undergraduate: 20-25 GBP; Graduate: NA
Supporting documents:
- Academic transcripts.
- English language proficiency test scores.
- Scores of exams to study in the UK. (GMAT,GRE)
- CV or resume.
- Two references.
- Work experience and interview (if applicable)
English Proficiency Tests Scores
IELTS is the main test accepted at the university for Tier 4 student visa applicants.
| Program |
IELTS minimum score |
| International Foundation Diploma (Extended pathway) |
4.5 overall with 4.5 in all sections |
| International Foundation Diploma |
5.0 overall with 5.0 in all sections |
International Foundation Business and Technology,
International Foundation Arts, Humanities and Law |
5.5 overall with 5.5 in all sections |
Built Environment Foundation,
Computing Foundation,
Engineering Foundation |
Overall of 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking |
Law, Architecture, Interior Architecture, English Literature
(including combined honors), English Literature and Creative Writing |
Overall of 6.5 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking |
| Nutrition BSc (Hons) |
Overall of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in every section |
| Health and Social Care programs |
Overall of 6.5 or 7.0 with 6.5 or 7.0 in all sections (Specific details can be found on program page) |
| All other undergraduate programs |
Overall of 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking |
| Pre-Master's courses (including Two-Year Master's) |
Overall of 5.5 with 5.5 in all sections |
| All masters courses |
Overall of 6.0-7.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking (Specific details can be found on program page) |
