BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies and Welsh

This innovative degree course combines the study of childhood and youth studies with the opportunity to learn Welsh. You will explore the social, cultural and political contexts that shape the experiences of children and young people, while also developing your language skills in Welsh. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in fields such as education, social work, or youth work.

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This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of childhood and youth studies, including the theoretical frameworks and practical applications. You will have the opportunity to engage with real-world issues through case studies and project work, and develop your skills in critical thinking, research and communication. The Welsh language component of the course will allow you to develop fluency in the language and gain cultural knowledge and understanding.

Discover Why Bangor University is the Perfect Choice for Childhood and Youth Studies

Bangor University is an ideal choice for students interested in childhood and youth studies due to its strong reputation in this field. The university has a dedicated Centre for Childhood Studies, which provides a supportive environment for students to learn and develop their skills. Bangor is also located in a beautiful setting, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and cultural experiences. Additionally, the university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help support students in their studies.

This Childhood and Youth Studies and Welsh BA allows you to combine two complementary fields in exciting ways. Childhood and Youth Studies addresses the current demand for qualified specialists who can work with children, young people and their families in a range of contexts, in the community and in organizations. Similarly, Welsh in Bangor is much more than a degree course: it is a complete cultural experience that will enable you to play a professional role in the excitement of creating a truly bilingual Wales. This course offers a combination of a solid academic foundation and a practical and operational dimension: the result is the production of professionals who can cope with the challenges of a modern and vibrant society in a bilingual country.

The course offers opportunities to study abroad, as well as to present in conferences, helping you to develop your academic and employability skills. Each year you have the opportunity to go on work placements to develop your understanding of aspects of children's needs and development and to research current issues and practice. Our teaching team has expertise and backgrounds in psychology, sociology, children's rights, linguistics, education, forensics, health and welfare. This rich and diverse learning environment is a unique feature of our course, giving you the opportunity to study childhood and adolescence from many perspectives.

Welsh at Bangor is a living language of the present day rather than a relic of the past. You will have the opportunity to not only study and enjoy one of the most remarkable Celtic literatures in the world, but also to pursue more practical modules that will prepare you for a career. This course will enable you to research independently, to practise original thinking, to develop an intimate knowledge of Welsh literature and culture and to master the various registers of the language. If you so wish, you will have the opportunity to pursue your creative interests under the guidance of experienced writers and poets. You will also gain an awareness of the Welsh language in wider international contexts. What is the relationship between Welsh and the other languages of the world? How does the fate of the language compare with languages like Basque and Irish? How have Welsh writers and poets responded to global themes such as slavery, the Holocaust and the ecological challenge of the modern industrial world? From the earliest times to the present, the choice of modules is wide and the opportunities to broaden your horizons are endless.

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The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together