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University of Winchester

Bachelor Degree , Childhood Studies

Course Description

  • Childhood and Youth Studies achieved 90% overall satisfaction as rated by final-year undergraduate students in the 2017 National Student Survey
  • Learn to link theory and policy with practice, making you more attractive to employers
  • Gain real insight and learning from experienced tutors and highly-respected practitioners
  • Pursue a rewarding career path where you can make an real impact

Our broad focused BA in Childhood and Youth Studies is a highly-rewarding course. It prepares you to have a positive impact on the learning, development, health and wellbeing of children and their families across all sectors.

The programme has children and young people at its centre and draws on expertise from a wide range of relevant disciplines including education, health, sociology, psychology, criminology and social care.

You develop a holistic understanding of the knowledge and skills needed for multidisciplinary and team working alongside children in a range of communities and work settings. These include children’s centres, schools, youth clubs and special needs schemes. This enables you to link theory and policy with practice, which ultimately increases your employability. In fact, our course was developed to meet the growing demand for well-qualified specialists to work in education, criminology, healthcare, safeguarding, youth and community work. 

Course Content

While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4): TIMETABLED TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITY*

Teaching, learning and assessment: 288 hours
Independent learning: 912 hours

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5): TIMETABLED TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITY*

Teaching, learning and assessment: 288 hours
Independent learning: 912 hours

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6): TIMETABLED TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITY*

Teaching, learning and assessment: 228 hours
Independent learning: 972 hours

 

Entry Requirements

2019 Entry: 104-120 points
2020 Entry: 104-120 points

A GCSE A*-C or 9-4 pass in English Language is required.

International Baccalaureate: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 Higher level IB certificates at grade 4 or above.

If English is not your first language:  Year 1/Level 4: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent

Additional Information

Course enquiries and applications

Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
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Further information

For more information about our regulations for this course, please see our Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures.

If you are a UK or EU student starting your degree in September 2019, the first year will cost you £9,250*. Based on this fee level, the indicative fees for a three-year degree would be £27,750 for UK and EU students.

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