Course Details
Course Name
BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies
Level of study
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
3 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
North Wales
Course Subject
- Education & Training
Course Fees
Inside EU: 9000
Outside EU: 12750
Universities
Bangor University
Description
The course undergraduate programme is a multi-disciplinary degree for those who have an interest in working with children and young people but who have not as yet decided on a career path.
You would follow innovative modules led by experienced School of Education staff to develop your understanding of the history of childhood, children’s rights, the nature of childhood and the role of adults working with children in a national, European and international context. You would engage in academic study in the fields of psychology, sociology, social policy, education, health and welfare relating to children’s lives.
The term ‘Childhood’ is defined as a child’s life from the early to teenage years and the content of the programme focuses on three main themes of Childhood:
- The Child and his/her development
- The Child and society
- The Child and education
- The programme throughout will promote study skills and understanding to conduct research into issues relating to childhood.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- The degree aims to address the present demand for well-qualified specialists able to work with children, young people and their families in a range of contexts, in the community and in institutions. The programme combines sound academic grounding with a practical and active dimension that will produce professionals well able to address the challenges of a contemporary, active society in a bilingual country.
- During the degree, there will opportunities every year to undertake placements to develop your understanding of aspects of children’s needs and development and to carry out research into current issues and practice.
- An integral element of the programme is the range of guest speakers and educational visits that enrich and reinforce students’ learning.
You will spend a minimum of 12 hours per week in small interactive lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, workshops and presentations, where student input is significant. Workshops are an important feature to develop and practise subject-specific and transferable skills in preparation for work placements.
You are also expected to pursue your studies through independent study, including reading and research, preparation for seminars, workshops, and presentations, work on assignments, and on-line discussions. All modules are assessed by a range of oral and written assignments. There are no formal written examinations.
What will you study on this course?
Year 1
The first year Childhood Studies degree aims to give students a broad introduction to the three main disciplines of the course. You will study a range of compulsory modules which provide a sound grounding in aspects that are related to childhood:
- Children and Society
- Child Psychology
- Child’s Play
- Children, Ethics and Culture
- Children’s Health, Fitness and Well-being
- Skills for Learning
Year 2
The range of compulsory and optional modules provide a thorough grounding in key theoretical perspectives, research methodology, and the major themes in the interpretation of contemporary childhood experiences:
- Child Development
- Researching Childhood
- Inclusion and Learning Needs
- The Global Child
- Developing Effective Practice
- Children, Literacy and Literature
- The Child Outdoors
- Mentoring and Befriending
Year 3
You will complete your degree with a more detailed study of key areas, select optional modules and complete your dissertation.
- Identities in Childhood
- Safeguarding Children
- Children, Language and Bilingualism
- Substance Abuse in Families
- Profound Learning Difficulties
- Children with Communication Difficulties
- Dissertation
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