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PhD Childhood Studies

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

We offer research supervision in the following: Children, psychoanalysis, and psychoanalytic theory, Psychosocial Studies of children and childhood, Sociologies of childhood, Histories of children and childhoodOur graduates in PPS go on to a number of different destinations, including further study and training. Many of our students are already professionals so return to their existing fields with deeper understanding of their work, using this for their personal development and for increasing their potential for promotion and leadership in their existing or new roles.Our graduates go on to a number of different destinations, including further study and training.Many of our students are already professionals, clinical and non-clinical, so return to their existing fields, either in jobs or further training, and use study with us to deepen their understanding of their work.

Application deadline

11/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 20,625per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Childhood & Youth Studies

    36th out of 46 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 150
    114 76%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    20th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    39th

    1

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