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The international Master’s degree programme in Children’s Literature, Media & Cultural Entrepreneurship (CLMC) is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in children’s literature, media, and education across a broad range of professional fields. It is also intended as preparation for PhD study. The jointly developed and implemented programme will provide you with academic knowledge and research skills and develop your practical employability.

Immerse yourself in exploring professional and practical approaches to children’s illustration as well as engaging in the academic study of children's literature, to gain an in-depth understanding of the relationships between image, text, readers and context in the world of children’s literature.

DCU’s MA in Children’s and YA Literature is perfect for those passionate about youth literature. Whether you aim to advance your career, pursue writing aspirations, or continue with doctoral studies, this programme deepens your knowledge and opens doors to creative and academic opportunities.

The academic study of children’s literature has developed over the past 30 years and is now a recognised multidisciplinary field of enquiry. This programme will enable you to explore the relationship between reader, writer, text and context, and consider the critical perspectives that underpin those interactions.

Immerse yourself in exploring professional and practical approaches to children’s book illustration.

Childrens Literature This undergraduate certificate is ideal for students in programs such as Children, Childhood and Youth English and Humanities in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, as well as those in the Concurrent Education program in the Faculty of Education. You will acquire a host of valuable skills including assessment, research, and critical analytical skills that are required for those of you aspiring to careers in the education or library sectors.

This creative, industry-focused MA Children’s Publishing course is the first of its kind, offering a deep and immersive learning experience across editorial, sales and marketing, rights and contracts, and design and production. You’ll explore various aspects of the industry such as business strategy, audience and market research, user experience and digital product development, collaboration, and project management.

The program in Critical Approaches to Children’s Literature is designed for those interested in exploring the ways children’s books shape ideas, identities, and cultural understanding. Students will e...

The Graduate Diploma of Children’s Literature program offers a comprehensive exploration of children's books from historical, cultural, and literary perspectives. It covers key themes such as storytel...

Once upon a time is a two-level curriculum — distributed over two school years — specifically designed for the training of writers of children's and youth literature.

Simmons launched the first Master of Arts degree in Children’s Literature in 1977 to provide a rigorous, disciplined study of children’s and young adult books for those who are — or who intend to be — involved in teaching, library services, publishing, writing, or related fields.

The Master of Arts in Clinical Child Psychology is designed to give students a solid foundation in understanding and helping children and families. The program focuses on training students in evidence...