BA (Hons.) Childhood & Youth Studies

The Childhood and Youth Studies course offered by Edge Hill University explores the development of children and young people, both locally and globally. Students gain detailed knowledge of the key issues and challenges that society has on children and young people's lives and how they engage with these challenges. This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of childhood and youth within broader social, economic, political, and global contexts.Course Content: The course covers rich diversity such as children and young people’s wellbeing, their social worlds, education, global rights, laws, and the services that support them. It examines the socio-cultural factors shaping children and young people's experiences and opportunities. It uses diverse approaches from lecture-based learning, workshops, online learning, independent learning, and practical work placements.Key Modules: Students will study several critical modules that include Child Development and Learning, Childhood and Society, Disability in Childhood and Youth, Children and young people's emotional wellbeing, Counselling Children and Young People, and Global Childhoods.Accreditations: The program is not linked to a professional statutory regulatory body.Future Careers: This course prepares students for careers in various sectors. It is ideally suited for progression to postgraduate study and a range of professions including teaching, social work, child and youth services, educational psychology, counseling, and the health sector. It's also ideal for further study at postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.