Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studiesPsychology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in childhood and youth studies with psychology. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology.

A guaranteed place Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

  • ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

  • When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology

  • Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

  • Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

    Careers and opportunities When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology. Your knowledge of how the mind affects behaviour, coupled with a thorough understanding of the social and biological factors that influence young people’s development, will set you up for a rewarding career working with and supporting young people and children.

    The opportunity to delve into your preferred childhood and youth studies specialism - from education and teaching, community and youth / family provision, or leadership and enterprise - will ensure you're prepared for the career of your choice.

    What can you do with a Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology degree?

    Areas you can work in include:

  • youth work

  • social work

  • mental health services

  • educational welfare

  • childcare

  • health promotion

  • teaching (as a teaching assistant)

  • psychologist (by taking a postgraduate conversion course, such as a BPS-accredited Master's)

    With further training and qualifications, you can also work in:

  • social work

  • psychotherapy and counselling

  • teaching

    Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. You'll get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
    BTEC PPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2461 Social workers
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2319 Teaching professionals
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies, Psychology