Childhood and Youth Studies (Q23)

What makes young people tick? What shapes and influences children’s development? How can the adults who work with children support them more effectively? Childhood and youth studies is one of the UK’s fastest-growing academic disciplines. We’re a pioneer in this field and have developed this degree over the last two decades. You’ll explore fascinating topics affecting the lives of children and young people today, including child development and psychology, international childhoods, research with children and young people, and children’s literature. This wide-ranging interdisciplinary degree is suitable if you’re working with children and young people or have a general interest in the field.

Key features of the course

• Spans the full age range from 0–24, offering insights into childhood and young adulthood

• Study diverse topics such as child development, psychology, international childhoods, research with children and young people, and children’s literature

• Gain unique perspectives by exploring children's and young people’s lives from different perspectives alongside students studying and working in different settings

• Relevant to a wide range of careers in childcare, education, health and social care

Please note that in England, this course does not provide Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and in Scotland, this course does not lead to SSSC registration in day care of children’s services. GCSE requirements may affect eligibility.

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. Each stage includes a compulsory 60-credit module and an optional 60-credit module.