Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Luton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Luton

About the course The course will provide you with a strong foundation in knowledge of contemporary childhood and youth in the UK and internationally. Drawing on current research and using a range of media, the course offers you the opportunity to explore ideas, theories and arguments relating to children and young people aged 0 to through discussion and practical activities. It also examines the different professional contexts in which people work with children and young people, such as education, social care/work and advice and support work, and provides a route into careers or further study in this area. According to NSS  this course has an overall student satisfaction rate of %

Facilities

Location

Start date

Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

Start date

On request

About this course

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study. / entry UCAS Tariff Score of at least , with a minimum of from at least 2 A Levels UCAS Tariff Score of at least from BTEC level 3 QCF Qualifications which should include a minimum of Distinction Merit from either two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or from a BTEC Diploma or Merit Merit Merit in the BTEC Extended Diploma UCAS Tariff .

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Course programme

  • Learn about the various roles in which people work with children and young people, the responsibilities and the opportunities that open up through this degree
  • Understand the ethics of professional practice with children and young people
  • Develop the academic skills you need to analyse research, policy and practice linked to the study of childhood and youth
  • Acquire knowledge of national and international research, policies and debates in the field of childhood and youth
  • Apply your knowledge in a variety of practical assessments
Year 1
  • Introduction to Degree Study
  • Human development
  • Children, Young People and the State
  • The Inclusive Society
Year 2
  • Research Methods
  • Family, Community and Culture
  • Youth Culture
  • Policy and Practice in Special Educational Needs and Disability*
  • Children and Young People in the Digital Age*
  • Understanding the Workplace*
  • The Lifelong Curriculum*
Year 3
  • Childhood and Youth Studies Dissertation
  • Documentary Dissertation Childhood and Youth Studies
  • Global Childhoods
  • Youth, Risk and Society
  • Critical Debates in SEND Education*
  • Technology Enhanced Education*
  • Analysing the Workplace*
  • Developing Teaching*
*denotes options

Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)

Price on request