MA Childhood, Youth and Family Studies: Youth Work Pathway

The Childhood, Youth and Family Studies (Youth Work) course offered by the University of Bedfordshire is an undergraduate program focused on understanding issues faced by the young generation. This course particularly emphasizes the development of skills and knowledge to effectively respond to the needs and challenges of young people. Students will be introduced to youth work, youth policy, children's rights, and theories of youth and childhood, among other subjects.Course Content: This course covers a wide range of subject areas in its comprehensive curriculum, such as child and youth development, social policy, social work, advocacy and leadership. Students are expected to participate actively in diverse settings, from adventure playgrounds to schools and youth centres. Additionally, students have the opportunity to experience placements in professional contexts, gaining valuable practical experience and insight.Key Modules: Core modules for this course include Introduction to Childhood and Youth Studies, Issues in Social Policy, Understanding Diversity in Global Perspectives, Applied Psychology for Social Work and Social Work Law.Accreditations: The course is a professionally validated course by the National Youth Agency (NYA). This accreditation allows students who successfully complete the course to practice as a youth worker in the UK.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue various career paths within social work, youth work, community development work, education, counseling and other related areas. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.