Childhood and Youth: Theory and Practice BA (Hons) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Sussex |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

23,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

  • Prepare for careers in education, social work or youth support with placements, tailored professional development and guidance from day one.
  • Explore child development, mental health, inequalities and social influences shaping children and young people.
  • Understand challenges faced by young people and develop ethical, rights-based skills to support and improve their lives.

Prepare for a range of rewarding careers supporting children and young people. You’ll graduate with a strong understanding of the challenges young people face and the tools to help.

You’ll study children’s mental health, inequalities and rapid technological change. You will develop your commitment to rights-based, ethical practice.

This course allows you to explore what matters to children and young people, and what shapes their lives. The course draws on sociology, politics, philosophy, law, anthropology and psychology. Topics include:

  • child development
  • mental health
  • relationships and LGBTQ+ issues
  • family lives
  • refugees
  • neurodivergence
  • disability
  • youth subcultures
  • climate action
  • social media.

You’ll apply theory to the everyday practice of working with children and young people. You will have placements in years one and two. In year three, a professional development module helps tailor work-related opportunities to your career goals, with the option to study abroad.

Teaching is dynamic and participatory. Your seminars and workshops will model innovative practice, alongside some lectures.

This course has a strong academic reputation. You’ll learn from a team with professional experience and research expertise that influences policy and practice. You’ll also engage with our Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth, contributing to events and research activities.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

  • Prepare for careers in education, social work or youth support with placements, tailored professional development and guidance from day one.
  • Explore child development, mental health, inequalities and social influences shaping children and young people.
  • Understand challenges faced by young people and develop ethical, rights-based skills to support and improve their lives.

Prepare for a range of rewarding careers supporting children and young people. You’ll graduate with a strong understanding of the challenges young people face and the tools to help.

You’ll study children’s mental health, inequalities and rapid technological change. You will develop your commitment to rights-based, ethical practice.

This course allows you to explore what matters to children and young people, and what shapes their lives. The course draws on sociology, politics, philosophy, law, anthropology and psychology. Topics include:

  • child development
  • mental health
  • relationships and LGBTQ+ issues
  • family lives
  • refugees
  • neurodivergence
  • disability
  • youth subcultures
  • climate action
  • social media.

You’ll apply theory to the everyday practice of working with children and young people. You will have placements in years one and two. In year three, a professional development module helps tailor work-related opportunities to your career goals, with the option to study abroad.

Teaching is dynamic and participatory. Your seminars and workshops will model innovative practice, alongside some lectures.

This course has a strong academic reputation. You’ll learn from a team with professional experience and research expertise that influences policy and practice. You’ll also engage with our Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth, contributing to events and research activities.

Admission Requirements

1300+
5+
85+
169+
59+
30+
80+
26+
6+

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
23,500 GBP

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