Child Care Law and Practice - MA

Focused on examining the law and policy frameworks implemented in relation to children. Our popular and established Child Care Law and Practice MA is one of the few interdisciplinary courses currently available within the UK. Predominantly focused on the UK legal jurisdiction, you will examine the legal and policy frameworks that affect children, their rights and the role of families. Ideal for recent graduates or working professionals, you can develop specialist knowledge and gain a recognised qualification studying flexibly over one, two or five years in short, intensive teaching blocks.

Month of entry

  • October

Mode of study

  • Full time, Part time

Location

Subject area

  • Law

Fees for 2024/25 academic year

  • UK - Full time £9,800 per year.
    International - £19,500 per year.

    UK - Part time: Year 1: £6,900, Year 2: £3,000

Duration of study

  • Full time - 1 year, Part time - 2 years, Modular - Up to 5 years

Why study Child Care Law and Practice at Keele University?

Taught by staff with broad expertise in children's rights, child exploitation, international child law, healthcare and youth justice
Block teaching delivery allows you to study and work full-time and this course benefits from essay-based assessment
Discuss, share experiences and learn about different regional practices with a diverse student cohort
Opportunities to hear direct from guest lecturers with specialist practice and research expertise, including members of the judiciary
Keele is an internationally recognised centre for legal research with world-leading impact
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