Program Overview

A Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree can open the door to a range of rewarding areas of practice working with children and young people.

• Our course offers you a flexible learning experience where you will have the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue a particular area of work you are most passionate about.
• You will have the opportunity to explore important areas of educational practice, formal and informal, through in-class learning and practical work experience2.
• Take the opportunity to engage in a range of exciting international and UK based educational experiences

Why you should study this course
Investing in the education of children and young people is essential for the growth of individuals and communities that flourish. If you are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people and you want to learn alongside like-minded people in an innovative learning environment, then the Childhood, Youth and Education Studies BA (Hons) degree aims to both excite and challenge you.

This internationally focused course has employability at its core. You will learn from academics and practice collaborators who have collective experience across a range of study areas and practice.

We have designed this course to prepare you for a range of careers, including teacher training, youth and community work, family support and or social work.

You’ll have the opportunity to hear from a range of guest speakers (subject to availability) which have previously included practice experts in special educational needs, child protection, children and young people’s health and youth violence, or those practising in contexts such as youth work, pastoral care, social care or primary/secondary education.