School of Sociology, Social Policy & Social Work
DChild Doctorate in Childhood Studies
Childhood Studies at Queen's: the interdisciplinary study of children and young people set within historical, cultural, national and global contexts.
Be one of the first to take part in this unique, international and multidisciplinary learning experience, built upon ten years' success in delivering taught doctorates at Queen's University Belfast.
Who should apply? - A wide range of professionals working with children and young people in the statutory, voluntary and community sector. The programme is likely to be of interest to those in the fields of youth and community work, social work, education welfare and child health. It will also appeal to those working more broadly with children in legal, education, social policy, health and social care settings. You will need to already possess a relevant primary degree or its equivalent and normally have an appropriate higher-level qualification.
Course dynamics - DChild can be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis with flexible modules designed to complement the lifestyle and commitments of the modern professional. You will be required to complete four core modules, four optional modules and a dissertation (which is the equivalent of 10 modules). Each module, worth 30 credits, will consist of preliminary reading, an intensive taught element over two and a half days at Queen's and an assignment. If you have an appropriate Masters qualification you can get credit transfer for up to two modules.
Course outcomes will include: a high degree of theoretical and practical evidence-based knowledge, high level cognitive skills in critical analysis, synthesis, interpretation and argument as well as experience of a number of sophisticated, mixed method research skills, presentation, writing and ICT skills.
What will it cost?
Information on tuition fees and postgraduate funding can be found at:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/home/ProspectiveStudents/PostgraduateStudents/MoneyMatters/
Or by calling the:
Tuition fees hotline: 028 9097 3024
Postgraduate office: 028 9097 2582
Funding
There will be five studentships (for fees only) funded by the R&D Office of DHSSPS for which there will be an open competition. To be eligible applicants must meet the entrance criteria and be resident in the UK. Initially, interested applicants should complete the Queen's University of Belfast application form indicating that they want to be considered for a studentship and they will then receive a form from the School.
A supportive learning environment
Individual support for participants will be provided through dedicated tutorial support, dissertation supervision and privileged access to the full range of supports and opportunities available throughout Queen's including: health and fitness facilities, training and skills courses, extensive library services with access to a wide range of electronic journals and a wealth of complementary social opportunities.
For more information contact:
Patricia McLaughlin (Postgraduate Secretary)
School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work
028 9097 5117
patricia.mclaughlin@qub.ac.uk
http://www.qub.ac.uk/soc
An online application is available at