BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies and Psychology

This course offers a unique blend of childhood and youth studies and psychology, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues surrounding the development and well-being of children and young people. Students will learn about the social, cultural, and psychological factors that influence childhood and adolescence, as well as the practical skills necessary to work with children and young people in a variety of settings. With a focus on hands-on experience and real-world applications, this course prepares students for a career working with children and young people in a range of fields, including education, social work, and mental health.

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This course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both childhood and youth studies and psychology. Students will learn about the different theories and models that underpin our understanding of child development, as well as the practical skills necessary to work with children and young people. The course also includes opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience through volunteering, internships, or other work experiences.

Discover the beauty and adventure of North Wales while gaining a top-notch education in childhood and youth studies and psychology.

Bangor University is an ideal location for this course due to its picturesque setting and commitment to providing a high-quality education. Located in the stunning Welsh countryside, students will have access to a range of outdoor activities and opportunities to develop their skills in a beautiful setting. Bangor University is also recognized for its excellence in teaching and research in the field of psychology, ensuring that students receive the best possible education.

These subjects enable you to study the social and psychological processes that impact children’s lives today. You’ll engage with a broad range of topics relevant to 21st century childhood and youth and investigate behaviour and the biological, social and individual factors that affect human psychology. This can lead to a wide range of careers including teaching, social work, counselling and law where you’ll make a real difference to the lives of young people.

The fields of Childhood and Youth Studies and Psychology complement each other naturally. They support a combined approach to understanding the development of children and young people from biological and psychological perspectives, whilst encouraging an understanding of these elements within areas that affect the lives of children and young people most, such as their education, their interaction with peers and adults, and their wellbeing. This course allows you to study Psychology as part of a joint honours degree (50% Psychology, 50% Childhood Studies and Youth).

The Psychology part of the degree covers the investigation of behaviour from infancy to old age, and deals with the biological, social and individual factors that affect human psychology taught by psychology academics with renowned expertise in their fields. For the Childhood and Youth part of the course, you’ll follow innovative topics led by experienced education staff to develop your understanding of the history of childhood, children’s rights, the nature of childhood and the role of adults working with children in a national, European and international context. You’ll engage in academic study in the fields of psychology, sociology, social policy, education, health and welfare relating to children’s lives.

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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