About the course

At the heart of this course is a view of 21st Century children and young people as social actors: people with something to say, with resilience, with complex lives that are experienced amidst all the cultural, social, educational and political shifts that happen in the world around them. It can lead to a wide range of careers including teaching, social work, counselling and law where you’ll make a real difference to the lives of young people. This dynamic, multidisciplinary degree offers you the opportunity to study a diverse range of topics that relate to the lived experiences of children and young people in contemporary society, supporting you in pursuing careers within a variety of areas including teaching, social work, counselling and law. Our teaching team have expertise and backgrounds in psychology, sociology, children’s rights, linguistics, education, forensics, health and welfare. This rich and diverse learning environment is a unique trait of our course, and gives you the opportunity to study childhood and youth from multiple perspectives. The 3-year course is designed around three pathways, with modules relating to psychological, sociological and educational perspectives on issues relevant to childhood and youth in theory and in practice. The first year is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in all three strands. The second year continues to build upon these strands and to develop effective practice by working with employers in the fields in order to develop working knowledge and to make important connections with future employers and service providers. This leads up to year three, where you can study at least four topics selected from the range of modules that are currently available across the pathways. In this final year you will also complete a major research project which enables you to deepen your expertise and knowledge in your chosen area. This course also includes guest speakers as well as opportunities to study abroad and opportunities to present at conferences helping you develop both your academic and employability skills. Every year you’ll have the opportunity 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. This Childhood and Youth Studies 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.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£48,000

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Bangor
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Bangor

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Bangor University

Offers are tariff based, 80-120 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:

　　A Levels

　　BTEC National/Extended Diploma: MMP - DDM

　　Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMP - DDM

　　City & Guilds Advanced Technical/Extended Diploma: MMP - DDM

　　International Baccalaureate Diploma

　　Access to Higher Education Diploma

　　NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma

　　Irish Leaving Certificate: 80 - 120 points from a minimum of 4 Higher Subjects

　　Welsh Baccalaureate

　　IELTS - 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

　　TOEFL iBT - 75 (Listening - 17 , Reading - 18, Speaking - 20 and Writing 18)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 75.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Bangor University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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