Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology BA (Hons)
University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Explore issues affecting young people, the role of the criminal justice system and the causes of crime on this course, ideal for a career in youth intervention or youth justice. Foundation year option available
Key highlights
- Explores issues affecting young people and the causes of crime
- Examines the role of the criminal justice system
- Optional sandwich year with a work placement
- Professional placement working with children and young people
- Prepares students for careers in youth intervention or youth justice
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC-BCC — Typical offers for BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology A levels - BBC-BCC UCAS points - 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit B…
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — …BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology A levels - BBC-BCC UCAS points - 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Dipl…
- T-level: Merit — …include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see ful…
- BTEC: DMM — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — …calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we…
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Selection process Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting their professional placement working with children and young people.
- UCAS tariff points: 32 — …(Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology with Foundation Year UCAS points - 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) You may need to have studied specific subjects - find full…
Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sanctuary Scholarship
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Youth justice worker
- Youth intervention worker
- Youth worker
- Probation services officer
- Family support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,468 per year | International: £3,000 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 Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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