Childrens Literature

This course is for you if you are passionate about all things related to children’s literature, if you are interested in exploring the unique complexities of adult authors writing for child readers, if you want to find out more about how young minds might be shaped by the books they read, if you are curious about the important role children’s literature plays in engaging with complicated cultural and literary debates, if you want to delve into the histories of children’s literature from around the world and across several centuries, and if you are intrigued by the power and potential of children’s literature.

Admission Requirements Applicants should have a good honours degree (at least an upper second or a GPA of at least 3.3). A sample of the candidate’s own critical writing (3,000-5,000 words) is also required. English Language Requirements All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.