Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

With this foundation year course, youll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in childhood and youth studies with psychology. Its ideal for you if you dont yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if youre returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

Youll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. Youll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelors degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills youll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. Youll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

After your foundation year, youll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Childhood Studies with Criminology.

A guaranteed place
Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, youll be ready to progress on to BA (Hons) Childhood Studies with Criminology with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights
• ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so youll have access to all facilities, support and societies



• When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Childhood Studies with Criminology



• Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success



• Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelors at university



Careers and opportunities
When you complete this foundation year, youll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) Childhood Studies with Criminology. This degree will prepare you for a range of careers working on behalf of children and young people.

Theres significant demand for graduates who have the expert skills and knowledge to work with young people and children in the community in this way, particularly since the pandemic and its impact on education.

What can you do with a childhood and youth studies with criminology degree?

After the course, you could work in areas such as:
- youth work


- law enforcement and the police


- social work


- social justice


- childrens rights


- social policy


- probation


- educational welfare


- health promotion


- teaching


Placement year and work experience
After your second year, you can do a paid placement year in a youth work setting. Youll have the opportunity to make a positive difference to young people while applying your knowledge and boosting your employability.

Previous students have put their skills to work at organisations such as:
• Portsmouth in the Community (PitC)



• KidsOut



• Victim Support



We’ll help you secure a placement that fits your ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support to get the most out of your placement year.

This course also allows you to take the Learning From Experience (LiFE) option. This means you can earn credits towards your degree for work, volunteer and research placements that you do alongside your study.

We can also help you identify additional work experience, internship and voluntary opportunities that complement your studies.

Portsmouth offers accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 24 hours and apply for a room in halls by 21 August (terms and conditions apply).

By signing up for Priority Clearing, you can receive accommodation information straight to your inbox, along with exclusive access to Portsmouth’s Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 6 August. Priority Clearing applicants benefit from queue-jump status on Results Day, as well as exclusive updates, invitations to Clearing Webinars and personalised one-to-one application support.

The Clearing Visit Day offers you the chance to experience Portsmouth’s welcoming campus and vibrant student community first-hand before you enrol. With guaranteed accommodation, you can feel reassured that you’ll be at the heart of university life from day one.