Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)

This is the English-medium course. For the Welsh-medium course, please see Astudiaethau Plentyndod ac Ieuenctid, X314.<br/><br/>At the heart of this course is a view of 21st Century children and young people as social actors: people with something to say, with resilience, with complex lives that are experienced amidst all the cultural, social, educational and political shifts that happen in the world around them. It can lead to a wide range of careers including teaching, social work, counselling and law where you’ll make a real difference to the lives of young people.<br/><br/>This dynamic, multidisciplinary degree offers you the opportunity to study a diverse range of topics that relate to the lived experiences of children and young people in contemporary society, supporting you in pursuing careers within a variety of areas including teaching, social work, counselling and law. Our teaching team have expertise and backgrounds in psychology, sociology, children’s rights, linguistics, education, forensics, health and welfare. This rich and diverse learning environment is a unique trait of our course, and gives you the opportunity to study childhood and youth from multiple perspectives.<br/><br/>The 3-year course is designed around three pathways, with modules relating to psychological, sociological and educational perspectives on issues relevant to childhood and youth in theory and in practice. The first year is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in all three strands. The second year continues to build upon these strands and to develop effective practice by working with employers in the fields in order to develop working knowledge and to make important connections with future employers and service providers. This leads up to year three, where you can study at least four topics selected from the range of modules that are currently available across the pathways. In this final year you will also complete a major research project which enables you to deepen your expertise and knowledge in your chosen area. This course also includes guest speakers as well as opportunities to study abroad and opportunities to present at conferences helping you develop both your academic and employability skills. Every year you’ll have the opportunity to undertake placements to develop your understanding of aspects of children’s needs and development and to carry out research into current issues and practice.<br/><br/>This Childhood and Youth Studies degree aims to address the present demand for well-qualified specialists able to work with children, young people and their families in a range of contexts, in the community and in institutions. The programme combines sound academic grounding with a practical and active dimension that will produce professionals well able to address the challenges of a contemporary, active society in a bilingual country.<br/><br/>‘Placement Year’ and International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.

Make new friends and life-long memories at Bangor University.<br/><br/>With accommodation guaranteed for all Clearing applicants, you can focus on, well, you! Advance your studies with the highest quality teaching, and grow in confidence in a supportive learning environment at a top 15 UK university (Uni Compare Rankings 2026). <br/><br/>There are plenty of places to meet up with friends on Bangor's stunning campus, like Bar Uno, Pontio and Barlows. You'll get the chance to beat your personal best at Brailsford Sports Centre, race against the clock at the athletics track, play on the all-weather floodlit pitch and face your fears on the climbing wall. Bangor is home to a number of specialist facilities, including a Natural History Museum, Botanic Garden and research ship, as well as a replica courtroom and fully equipped media centre.<br/><br/>Bangor’s size and friendly nature makes it easy to get to know people. The beautiful location in North Wales is situated between the mountains and sea and has excellent transport links to major UK cities. It's time to make Bangor your new home!