Course Overview

Children are at the forefront of policy and debate in our society. Headlines about childrens rights, the health and development of young people, and how to protect the younger generation can often be found in the news. This course helps you understand the issues and gain some crucial insights into what shapes childrens lives from birth to age 19. We believe its not enough to study the issues affecting children, you also need to understand them from their perspective. The course could be ideal if youre looking to start a career in teaching, early years, social care, or child and youth policy work. There are also plenty of other occupations relating to children, young people, and families, and our Childhood Studies course is designed to help you take the first step towards your career. Well give you the chance to explore the nature of childhood and youth in contemporary society. The course will examine relevant social theory and research, and draw on current policy and practices out there in the real world. Youll be able to bring your own experience to bear on the course too. Along the way, youll look at childhood through the perspectives of psychology, sociology, philosophy, and educational theories. Youll also have opportunities to study health, wellbeing, and development, social policy, how to protect vulnerable children and young people, youth identities and cultures, and childrens rights.

General Eligibility

A Level - BBC

BTEC - DMM

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.