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    Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd]

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    Glasgow, GBMEdIn-person1 year
    £26,460.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd] at University of Glasgow is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MEd program based in Glasgow, GB. Tuition is £26,460.

    About the program

    The program focuses on children's and young adult literature as a primary resource and academic field, covering critical analysis of texts, multimodal production developments, theories of language and literacy development, and their application in education. Students take core and optional courses and complete a dissertation on a specialized topic.

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    3rd in UK (Good University Guide 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Round 6
    Aug 8, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Tests taken up to 20 January 2026 - 93 Overall, Reading 23; Listening 23; Speaking 23; Writing 24. Tests taken from 21 January 2026 - 94 Overall, no subtest lower than Reading 23; Listening 23; Speaking 24; Writing 24. Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test, this includes TOEFL mybest.
    IELTS
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    Min 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.5. IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted. Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £30,580.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd] at University of Glasgow cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd] at University of Glasgow is £26,460 across 180 required credits.
    Is Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd] at University of Glasgow online or in-person?
    Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd] at University of Glasgow is offered in-person.
    How long does Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd] at University of Glasgow take to complete?
    Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd] at University of Glasgow is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd] at University of Glasgow?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent)
    What work-permit options follow Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd] at University of Glasgow?
    Post-completion work rights for Children's Literature & Literacies [MEd] at University of Glasgow: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)