Childhood and Youth Studies | Bachelor's degree | Health & Well-Being | On Campus | 3 years | Bangor University | United Kingdom

This dynamic, multidisciplinary degree offers you the opportunity to study a diverse range of topics that relate to the lived experiences of children and young people in contemporary society, supporting you in pursuing careers within a variety of areas including teaching, social work, counselling and law. Our teaching team have expertise and backgrounds in psychology, sociology, children’s rights, linguistics, education, forensics, health and welfare. This rich and diverse learning environment is a unique trait of our course, and gives you the opportunity to study childhood and youth from multiple perspectives. The 3-year course is designed around three pathways, with modules relating to psychological, sociological and educational perspectives on issues relevant to childhood and youth in theory and in practic. The first year is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in all three strands. The second year continues to build upon these strands leading up to year three, where you can study at least four topics selected from the range of modules that are currently available across the pathways. In this final year you will also complete a major research project which enables you to deepen your expertise and knowledge in your chosen area. This course also includes placements, guest speakers, opportunities to study abroad as well as opportunities to present at conferences helping you develop both your academic and employability skills.