Children's and Young Adult Literature

About this programme

As Ireland’s longest-running master’s in Children’s and Young Adult Literature, DCU’s MA attracts students with a deep and long-standing fascination with children's and/or young adult literature. They enrol for various reasons. Some do it simply because they have a strong passion for these types of literature, while others see it as a way to advance their careers. Our graduates have used the programme to further their aspirations as writers, while some have pursued doctoral studies. The programme accommodates these different motivations and goals by providing a comprehensive course of study on the history and evolution of children's and young adult literature from the 17th to the 21st century. It also introduces students to critical research areas in the field. The MA in Children's and Young Adult Literature at DCU offers a unique and supportive academic environment with expert faculty, diverse modules, collaborations with Children's Books Ireland, guest lectures by leading academics a