Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd]
Postgraduate · Social
About this programme
Why this programme The programme gives you the opportunity to take a literary and critical stance to well-loved texts, as well as to contemporary authors whose texts push the boundaries of children's literature. You will investigate new developments in the production of texts for children using multimodal forms and digital technologies. You will discuss recent theories of language and literacy development and consider how they can be supported by traditional and multimodal texts for children. This programme provides the opportunity to learn, share experiences and insights and create networks with international students from a range of backgrounds in teaching, publishing and related academic disciplines. Education at Glasgow is ranked 3 rd in the UK by the Good University Guide 2026 , and 7 th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026. Watch: Children's Literature & Literacies MEd
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £26,460 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Literacy, Children's Literature, Education, English Language, Librarianship, Publishing, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Sociology, English Literature, or any other related subject. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. We can also consider degrees in non-related subjects with relevant work experience. If you are applying with a degree in a non-related subject, please upload a Personal Statement and CV with your application.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Beit Trust Postgraduate ScholarshipsFully funded
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds