Children's and Young Adult Literature

Children's and Young Adult Literature delves into the current theories and methodologies for analysing literature for children and young adults.
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Why study Children's and Young Adult Literature?

Discover the impact of children's and young adult literature on promoting diversity and social justice with our Postgraduate Certificate in Children's and Young Adult Literature (PGCert(CYAL)).

This 60-point programme delves into the current issues and theories in children’s and young adult literature, encompassing a vast range of national and international texts. You'll also have the chance to explore a topic of your own interest in-depth.

Graduates will have skills, knowledge and attributes to make meaningful contributions in places of work in which children's and young adult literature is central.

Career Opportunities

  • Publishing
  • Librarianship
  • Education

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