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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | GBP 0 per year | GBP 0 per year |
Overview
Our experiences in childhood and adolescence can have a huge influence on the choices we make and how society sees us.
On this Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology degree, you'll explore the issues affecting children and young people aged 8–18, and the role of the criminal justice system and the causes of crime – as well as how these subject areas interconnect.
Learning from academic researchers and staff with experience as practitioners in the field, you'll focus on child development, children's learning and relationships, and delve into the complex policies, practices and societal pressures that impact them.
You'll also have the chance to focus your childhood and youth studies on a particular specialism - education and teaching, community and youth/family provision, or leadership and enterprise.
After the course, you'll graduate with the skills and knowledge for a rewarding career working with children and young people in a variety of settings, including youth intervention, youth justice and social work.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
Understanding child development and the factors that shape the early years helps us support young people as they move through life, especially at times of difficulty.
With its two distinct yet interrelated subject areas, this Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology degree will prepare you for a range of careers working on behalf of children and young people.
You'll graduate with the knowledge and insight to advocate for young people's futures in relation to the challenges they face, including those connected to crime and the law.
There's significant demand for graduates who have the expert skills and knowledge to work with young people and children in the community in this way, particularly since the pandemic and its impact on education.
You'll also gain valuable transferable skills, including leadership, people management and contextual communication.
What can you do with a childhood and youth studies with criminology degree?
After the course, you could work in areas such as:
Placement year and work experience
After your second or third year, you can do a paid placement in a youth work setting. You'll have the opportunity to make a positive difference to young people while applying your knowledge and boosting your employability.
Previous childhood and youth studies with criminology students have put their skills to work at organisations such as:
We’ll help you secure a placement that fits your ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support to get the most out of your placement year.
This course also allows you to take the Learning From Experience (LiFE) option. This means you can earn credits towards your degree for work, volunteer and research placements that you do alongside your study.
We can also help you identify additional work experience, internship and voluntary opportunities that complement your studies.
You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.
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104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting their professional placement working with children and young people.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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