Childhood & Youth Studies

You’ll explore fascinating issues affecting children and young people today, including child development and psychology, digital lives, international childhoods, issues of power, agency, inclusion, social justice and children’s rights. This degree is suitable whether you work with children and young people or have an interest in their worlds.

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification. However, two of the Stage 1 option modules do have recommendations that you gain exposure to a practice context: Learning and teaching in the primary years (E103) suggests that you observe practice in a formal educational setting for children aged 3–12 for up to 10 days Exploring perspectives on young children’s lives and learning (E109) suggests practice experience in a setting for children aged 0–7 will support and enhance your study See the individual module description or talk to an adviser for more information.