Childhood And Youth BA (hons) in University of Northampton, UK

Childhood And Youth BA (hons) in University of Northampton

Develop your knowledge and understanding of the lives and experiences of children, young people and their families through academic study and work-based learning.

This practical degree supports your academic and professional development to enhance your skills and career prospects. You will explore a range of topics affecting children, young people and their families, for example, mental health, youth offending and poverty.

Course Details

Children and young people’s services are going through a transformation. The Government agenda has seen the need for a more integrated and responsive service that includes emotional and mental health support for children and young people, extended and out-of-school care, play work, behaviour support and youth justice.

This course produces graduates who can address these gaps and improve the services available to children, young people, their families and the wider community. Our staff are experienced in the fields of health, law, education, business and social care. External practitioners and experts provide specialist sessions as well, so your studies cover the whole spectrum of working with children and young people.

Methods of Learning

You will learn through the use of seminars, workshops, work-based activities, online learning and self-directed study. We also organise specialist guest speakers to run sessions, for example, exploring the impact of domestic violence. In addition, we arrange study trips, for example to a local prison and to local schools to carry out project work.

We work hard to ensure you are fully supported during your studies by allocating you a personal tutor, offering regular tutorial support and running assessment workshops.

Assessments

There are no exams on this degree. Instead, you will be assessed through a range of methods including essays, reports, case studies, presentations, practical projects and reflective tasks.

Your timetable

Your teaching is consolidated to help make the best use of your time. This helps free up the rest of your timetable for tutorials, working on your assignments and gaining valuable work experience.

Work based learning

This degree supports you to explore different career options. Every year you will complete 120 hours working with children, young people and families, totalling 360 hours by the end of your degree. Drawing on our extensive database we allocate you a setting based on your interests. You will receive mentoring and support to help you make the most out of your work-based experience. Example work-based settings include, youth clubs, family support services, arts-based therapy, children’s homes, sports development programmes, youth offending services, mental health programmes, SEN provision, schools and theatre groups.

Scholarships

EU and International Scholarships

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Sir Thomas White Scholarship

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TD Lewis Scholarship

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The Chancellor's Fund

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Wilson Endowment Scholarship

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