Childhood and Youth Studies (Q23) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Childhood and Youth Studies (Q23) BA (Hons)
What matters in children and young people’s worlds? What influences their development? How can adults working with them support and empower them more effectively? Childhood and youth studies is one of the UK’s fastest-growing academic disciplines. Were a pioneer in this field and have developed this degree over the last three decades. You’ll explore fascinating issues affecting children and young people today, including child development and psychology, digital lives, international childhoods, issues of power, agency, inclusion, social justice and children’s rights. This degree is s...
What matters in children and young people’s worlds? What influences their development? How can adults working with them support and empower them more effectively? Childhood and youth studies is one of the UK’s fastest-growing academic disciplines. Were a pioneer in this field and have developed this degree over the last three decades. You’ll explore fascinating issues affecting children and young people today, including child development and psychology, digital lives, international childhoods, issues of power, agency, inclusion, social justice and children’s rights. This degree is suitable whether you work with children and young people or have an interest in their worlds.<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong><br/> • Spans the full age range from 0–24, offering insights into childhood and young adulthood<br/><br/> • Study diverse topics including child development, psychology, international childhoods and children’s literature<br/><br/> • Relevant to a wide range of careers in childcare, education, health and social care<br/><br/> • Engage with research through assignments and links to the Children’s Research Centre<br/><br/><br/>Please note that in England, this course does not provide Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and in Scotland, it does not lead to SSSC registration in day care or children’s services. GCSE requirements may affect eligibility.
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Distance-online
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Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Distance Learning
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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