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BA ( Hons ) Childhood and Youth Studies
UCAS code L590
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : BBB-BCC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 104-120 points .
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What ' s this course about ?
● Explore the impact of early life experiences on a child ’ s development and wellbeing
● Blend academic theory with real-world practice
● Investigate the factors that affect the lives of children and young people , and ultimately what helps them thrive
Example placements
● Pompey in the Community ( PitC )
● KidsOut
● Victim Support
Example topics
● Child and youth development
● Understanding childhoods
● Global childhoods
● Youth culture
● Educational contexts
● Families in need
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Course highlights
● Gain valuable experience through work-based placements , connecting theory to practice and learning the professional skills needed to work with children or young people
● Demonstrate your skills to employers with a portfolio based on your year 2 work placement experience
● Learn how it suits you , with the option to choose either an empirical research project or a dissertation
● Enjoy expert guest speakers and broaden your connections at our annual conferences
● Enhance your learning experience by taking part in simulations of working with families
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‘ My course helped me to have good organisational skills , gain academic critical thinking and to help me realise my true potential . ’
Saskia Alexander
Overall student satisfaction 93 %
National Student Survey 2020
Future opportunities
Take your expert skills and knowledge into a rewarding career working with young people and children . Our graduates typically pursue careers supporting children and young people in community and social care work , educational welfare , health promotion and youth work , or as play workers , therapists and learning mentors .
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BA ( Hons ) Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology
UCAS code L5C8
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB-BBC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 112-128 points .
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What ' s this course about ?
● Broaden your understanding of human development and the factors that shape the lives of children and young people
● Combine the dynamic disciplines of childhood and youth studies and psychology
● Study the complexity of social situations taking account of educational and psychological theory
● Develop insight into how psychological theory and research intersect with youth studies in a wide range of settings
Example placements
● KidsOut
● Victim Support
● Schools
Example topics
● Child and youth development
● Global childhoods
● Psychology in the community
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Course highlights
● Gain a well-rounded perspective from specialists in both education and psychology
● Explore current topics with scientific tools in this research-led course
● Enhance your learning experience through using our practice room for simulation of working with families
● Delve deeper into psychological thinking and arguing – learn how society shapes how we think , behave and feel , and how this in turn shapes society
● Learn how it suits you , with the option to choose either a dissertation or a major project in education
● Choose from a wide range of modules to learn about the topics you want to explore in depth
Note that this course is not BPS accredited
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‘ My favourite part of the course is the interaction and conversations I have with my lecturers and peers about the issues we are discussing . It allows you to grasp a deeper knowledge of the subject and you see multiple points of view . ’
Joshua Hill
Future opportunities
You ’ ll gain the expert skills and knowledge needed for a rewarding career working with children and young people . Follow in the footsteps of our graduates who are working as youth workers , teachers , social scientists , and with charities that support young people and families .
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BA ( Hons ) Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology
UCAS code L5L3
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB-BBC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 112-128 points .
By choosing certain optional modules on this course , you can get up to 80 credits of study towards your pre-qualification education , which can advantage your application to join the Probation Service .
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What ' s this course about ?
● Examine how education , sociology , psychology , health , welfare and the criminal justice system affect the lives of children and young people locally and globally
● Gain the skills to work with children and young people and make a difference in their lives
● Option to join the fast-track programme to work in the probation service after graduation
Example placements
● Pompey in the Community ( PitC )
● KidsOut
● Victim Support
Example topics
● Educational contexts
● Penology and prison
● Youth culture
● Issues relating to children and young people ' s mental health
● Treatment and rehabilitation of offenders
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Course highlights
● Reflect on and discuss theories and contemporary issues for children and young people
● Benefit from a personal and learning development tutor to enhance your learning opportunities
● Gain valuable experience through work placements or volunteering with charities or local schools
● Demonstrate your skills to employers with a portfolio based on your year 2 work placement experience
Future opportunities
You ’ ll gain the expert skills and knowledge needed for a rewarding career working with young people and children in the community . Our graduates are working in a range of roles in education , social care , youth work , the criminal justice service and health-related areas .
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‘ This course gives students a specialist perspective when looking at the knowledge and skills associated with working with children and young people . Combining two subject areas offers the opportunity to build valuable transferable skills and enjoy their degree from a wide range of lecturers ' professional expertise . ’
Jodie Pinnell , Course Leader
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BA ( Hons ) Early Childhood Studies
UCAS code LX53
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : BBB-BCC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 104-120 points .
Optional pathways There are optional pathways through this degree that let you combine your Early Childhood Studies with another interest . These pathways lead to the following exit awards when you finish the course :
● BA ( Hons ) Early Childhood Studies with Psychology
Humanities pathways available , see page 48 for more information
Accredited course
This course incorporates the Graduate Practitioner Competency accreditation ( GPC Status ), in accordance with the QAA benchmark guidelines
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and DfE requirements for professionals working in the early years sector .
What ' s this course about ?
● Get the foundation for a career as an early years teacher , or in other roles working with children and families
● Examine how children develop physically , emotionally and mentally from birth to 8 years
● Study the issues that shape the lives of young children in society
● Explore what future care and education could look like
Example placements
● You will undertake work placement throughout your three years of study in order to meet the DfE professional practice requirements
● After your second year of study , you can do a paid placement year , working within local schools and organisations
● We also offer an optional ‘ Study Abroad ’ international placement in a range of host countries
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Example topics
● Health and wellbeing of the child and young person
● Global childhoods
● Just playing ?
● Promoting early learning ( 0-3 )
● Perspectives of early childhood education
● Development of learning
Course highlights
● Accelerate your path into teaching with the option of our early years initial teacher programme – leading to a professional accreditation
● Learn about child psychology , developmental processes , and societal influences
● Enhance your learning experience by undertaking empirical research , practical work placements and reflective practice in our simulation suite
● Gain transferable skills in psychology , sociology , teaching and learning , leadership and management , and creative thinking
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‘ The relationships built with lecturers show they want you to succeed , so the support and teaching is second to none . ’
Grace Hallam
Overall student satisfaction 91 %
National Student Survey 2020
Future opportunities This course will prepare you for rewarding roles in education , social care and health-related areas . Our graduates are working in community and social care roles ; as play workers and teachers ; and as practitioners in children ’ s centres , nurseries , and voluntary organisations .
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For opportunities to study or work abroad , see page 16 for details |
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