Bangor University

BA Childhood and Youth Studies and Psychology

Bangor University

Course overview

This three-year full-time BA degree blends Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology to explore the thoughts, feelings, and external factors that shape young people’s lives. It closely examines problems such as children's rights, identity, and development at all stages, from conception to adulthood. Teaching is according to recent research in areas like education, family law, social care, and mental health.

Students acquire basic professional skills through presentations and can take on short work placements with schools, nurseries, and charities. The qualification allows them to proceed directly to careers in children's services or can be used as a firm basis for postgraduate study. Students can add a placement year or an international experience year to their degree.

Entry requirements

Applicants should submit a personal statement, clearly outlining their reasons for wanting to study the course, and submit other relevant information about their studies. An employer reference is also required. Students have the choice to upload their CV along with their applications to display their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • The course requires between 112 and 136 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications.
  • A levels or equivalent qualifications like a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM–DDD or an Access to HE Diploma pass are approved.

English Language Requirements:

  • Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds must possess a minimum overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with no component score lower than 5.5, or submit equivalent approved English language test scores.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    £1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Deans Scholarship

    Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • International Scholarships

    Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.

  • Start-Up Bursaries

    Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.

    Up to £1,000

  • Vice-Chancellor Scholarship

    Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000

    Up to £10,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of this BA Childhood and Youth Studies and Psychology from Bangor University are well prepared for professional work with children and young people, with career paths including:

  • Youth Worker
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Social Service Specialist
  • Educational Welfare Officer
  • Charity Project Manager (focusing on youth)

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students joining the BA Childhood and Youth Studies and Psychology in Bangor University is £21,000 for the 2026 academic session, plus an additional optional Placement/International Year Fee payment of £1,800. All tuition fees are subject to annual increases.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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