Childhood, Youth and Education Studies BA (Hons)
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Course overview
Prepare for a range of careers supporting children and young people by studying a transdisciplinary mix of subject areas, including the sociology and psychology of childhood, risks to children's attainment and wellbeing, and professional skills needed to work effectively in this field. Contemporary curriculum: by gaining an understanding of contemporary issues for children and young people, you should learn how to support their education and wellbeing in the context of a rapidly changing world. Make a difference: develop the knowledge, skills and attributes required to support and promote the
Key highlights
- Transdisciplinary study spanning sociology and psychology of childhood
- Explores risks to children's attainment and wellbeing
- Develops professional skills for working with children and young people
- Contemporary curriculum focused on current issues facing young people
- Optional sandwich year available for extended work experience
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — UCAS points 104 A level BCC, excludes General Studies GCSE GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qua…
- A-level: BCC — excludes General Studies
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- BTEC: DMM — …grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- T-level: Merit — …or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- International Baccalaureate: 27 — IB Diploma 27 points Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit or higher.
- Access to HE Diploma — to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit or higher
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Plus GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 / C or above You will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check/criminal records disclosure for all placements.
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Teaching assistant
- Early years practitioner
- Youth worker
- Family support worker
- Education welfare officer
- Learning mentor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,600 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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