Childhood, Youth and Education Studies

Coventry University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

BCC

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

The Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree is designed for people who want to contribute to the learning and development of children and young people across a variety of educational settings.

A Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree can open the door to a range of rewarding areas of practice working with children and young people.

  • Our course offers you a flexible learning experience where you will have the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue a particular area of work with children and young people you are most passionate about.

  • You will have the opportunity to explore important areas of educational practice, formal and informal, through both in-class learning and practical work experience*.

  • Get the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting international and UK based educational experiences*.

    Key Course Benefits If you are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people and you want to learn alongside like-minded people in an innovative learning environment, then the Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree aims to both excite and challenge you.

    Investing in the education of children and young people is essential for the growth of individuals and communities that flourish. This internationally focused course has employability at its core, and you can learn from academics and practice partners who currently collectively have experience across a range of relevant areas of study and practice.

    We have designed our course to help prepare you for a range of careers, such as social, youth and community work, family support or progression to teacher training.

    You’ll have the opportunity to hear from a range of guest speakers (subject to availability) which have previously included practice experts in special educational needs, child protection, children and young people’s health and youth violence, or those practising in contexts such as youth work, pastoral care, social care or primary/secondary education.

    *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points
    Scottish Higher CCCCC - CCCCD
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Coventry

    Avg. Salary: £27,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Coventry

    Avg. Salary: £27,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Coventry
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Social work, childhood, and youth studies
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £27,000