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Undergraduate courses
Children, Young People and Education
Support young people, families and the communities around them
Discover our Children, Young People and Education courses here, or apply now through Clearing.
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Learn about childhood development and the issues affecting young people today, then apply your knowledge on practical placements.
Studying education and childhood is good preparation for a career working with children and young people. It can also open up opportunities in other areas including charity work, policing, careers advice, local government, play therapy and community work.
Courses
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Children, Young People and Society BA (Hons)
If you want to work with children, young people and families in social care or a related setting then this is the degree for you. Studying this subject means engaging with some challenging issues, preparing you to make a real difference in...
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Early Years Education and Care (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) BA (Hons)
Gain a thorough understanding of the learning, development and life experiences of children in their early years. This degree will provide a firm foundation for a career making a difference to the lives of young children. As a successful graduate of...
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Education, SEN and Mental Health BA (Hons)
Explore how people learn and develop and investigate the role of education in society. This course draws on a range of disciplines including psychology, sociology, philosophy, history, and politics. The course places emphasis on both special...