Children, Young People and Society Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Children, Young People and Society Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
If you want to work with children, young people and families in social care or a related setting then this is the degree for you. Studying this subject means engaging with some challenging issues, and if you are serious about making a real difference in people’s lives, you will find it extremely rewarding.
Guided by principles of equality, inclusion and social justice, you will consider how best to support young people, families and the communities around them. We keep our course relevant and meaningful by engaging with many of the issues and barriers affecting children and...
If you want to work with children, young people and families in social care or a related setting then this is the degree for you. Studying this subject means engaging with some challenging issues, and if you are serious about making a real difference in people’s lives, you will find it extremely rewarding.
Guided by principles of equality, inclusion and social justice, you will consider how best to support young people, families and the communities around them. We keep our course relevant and meaningful by engaging with many of the issues and barriers affecting children and young people today. This might include discussions about mental health, abuse, social mobility, injustice, and issues of diversity and difference. You will consider the barriers affecting individual development, the wider societal issues that surround them and the ways we can support them.
You will benefit from studying alongside students on related courses. Together you will learn about:
How children and young people develop
Child protection and safeguarding requirements
How specific groups of learners may be labelled and stereotyped, leading to marginalisation and exclusion
Mental health in children and young people
The impact of disability, socio-economic status, trauma and abuse on development and education.
The specialist knowledge you will gain by choosing this course includes:
Exploring the nature of childhood and the social structures influencing it including the family, the state and school
Evaluating strategies to support families and reflect on the importance of working in partnership with parents.
Challenging assumptions and misconceptions about young people and technology
Considering the effectiveness of state interventions in the lives of children, young people and families.
You will also gain valuable practical experience, carrying out 105 hours of work experience through your placement module
https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/children-young-people-and-education/children-young-people-and-society-ba-hons/
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
York St John University
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A18-E94
Institution Code
Y75
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104.0
104 UCAS Points from UCAS Tariff Qualifications including but not limited to: A Level, BTEC, Access to Higher Education, T Level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.
Not accepted
UCAS Tariff
48.0
48 UCAS Points from UCAS Tariff Qualifications including but not limited to: A Level, BTEC, Access to Higher Education, T Level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 (or equivalent)
Not accepted
Other
For Second Year entry, applicants must have completed the first year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 120 credits. Applicants will need to submit a transcript of their completed study, and offers will be subject to a mapping exercise of modules to ensure an appropriate alignment of course content. Please be aware that transfer applications are subject to availablity of space on the selected academic year of your chosen course. For more information on the transfer process, please see https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/transferring-to-york-st-john-university/. If transferring to the final year of a course containing a placement or study abroad year, you must have also completed a placement or study abroad year prior to starting the course.
Not accepted
Other
For Third Year entry, applicants must have completed the first and second year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 240 credits. Applicants will need to submit a transcript of their completed study, and offers will be subject to a mapping exercise of modules to ensure an appropriate alignment of course content. Please be aware that transfer applications are subject to availablity of space on the selected academic year of your chosen course. For more information on the transfer process, please see https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/transferring-to-york-st-john-university/. If transferring to the final year of a course containing a placement or study abroad year, you must have also completed a placement or study abroad year prior to starting the course.
Not accepted
UCAS Tariff
104.0
104 UCAS Points from UCAS Tariff Qualifications including but not limited to: A Level, BTEC, Access to Higher Education, T Level.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £12,100 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |










































































