Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Make a real difference to the lives of children and their families on a degree course that combines up-to-the-minute theory with practical experience, providing you with a thorough understanding of the needs of children and young people in a digital age. Start by exploring child development and child welfare as well as the social policies and legislation surrounding it before choosing from specialist options, such as mental health, disability, SEND and youth violence, in your second and third years. Our strong links with local organisations, charities and practitioners open up opportunities for voluntary and work placements in the community.
For example, our students have recently undertaken projects in local primary schools, family centres, youth centres and with the Youth Partnership Service. Learn from a research-active academic team with a wide range of relevant experience including in counselling, alternative provision, youth work, coaching, sex education and early years.
Key highlights
- Combines up-to-date theory with practical experience of working with children
- Covers child development, child welfare, social policy and legislation
- Specialist options include mental health, disability, SEND and youth violence
- Voluntary and work placements through local organisations and charities
- Recent projects in primary schools, family centres and youth centres
- Taught by research-active staff with youth work and counselling experience
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Youth worker
- Family support worker
- Early years practitioner
- Teaching assistant
- SEND support worker
- Children's charity project worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 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 University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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