



Overview
The programme is interdisciplinary and you will gain skills to work professionally with children in need of extra support. Among other things, you will learn to integrate children in everyday activities and help them in their development, functioning and learning.
The programme is connected to the research group CHILD (Children, Health, Intervention, Learning, Development), which collaborates in broad national and international networks. During the education, CHILD researchers share knowledge and experiences from their work with children with special needs. When you write your thesis, the network offers guidance in current research projects, both for international and Swedish students.
The programme is offered as a one year, 60 credits, or two years, 120 credits.
Internationalisation
The programme is attended by many foreign students from our partner universities, which gives it an International feel. Several courses are given in English and some courses have guest lecturers from other parts of Europe, North America, Africa and Asia, which provides broad global perspectives. Some courses are held in collaboration with South Africa.
After graduation
The master program deepens your knowledge within your occupational field. Acquired knowledge prepares you for doctoral studies or for a career within organizations cherishing the interest of children and youth. After graduating you have competence within either specialization of disability sciences, health and welfare, social work, or special education. Participation in everyday life, support and adaptations for children and youth in need of special support are focused. Examples of workplaces are preschool, school, special education, social welfare, intervention/rehabilitation and healthcare.
Facts and requirements






Read more about our Admissions Requirements.
Pathway Programme
If you don't fulfil our language requirements, you can enter our Pathway Programme, designed to strengthen your English and academic skills. Read more.
Interventions in Childhood (One year)




Total tuition fee: 117000 SEK
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Interventions in Childhood (Two year)




Total tuition fee: 234000 SEK
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Courses
(NB Preliminary list of courses)
Year 1
Introduction to Interventions in Childhood 15 credits
Theory of Science and Scientific Methods 15 credits
Developmental Sciences and Intervention Processes 15 credits
One year Master's Thesis in Child Studies 15 credits
Year 2
Research Strategies and Design Problems 7.5 credits
Conducting Research with and about Children 7.5 credits
Thesis planning for Two-year Master's Degree Project in Child Studies 7.5 credits
The Ecology of inclusion and participation and children’s everyday functioning 7.5 credits
Foundation Course 1 in Disability Research 7.5 credits
Crisis leadership in social works 7.5 credits
Thesis plan for Two-year Master's Degree Project in Child Studies 15 credits
Interviews
Student projects
Contact us
Programme Director
- Senior Lecturer Pedagogy
- School of Education and Communication