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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.
95%
Children, Young People and Education students responded with a 95% positivity score for how good teaching staff are at explaining things. (National Student Survey 2024)
Courses
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...
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...
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...
90%
90% of Children, Young People and Education students felt that their course provided them with opportunities to develop understanding and appreciation of diversity and difference in society. (National Student Survey 2024)
Community partnerships
Studying with us means gaining valuable workplace experience. We have connections with York City Council and many of our students work with The Island, Door 84, Snappy, Mind, Homestart, Family Learning, Changing Lives, and forest schools.
Placements
Depending on which course you study you will either study a Learning in Practice module in your second year, or carry out professional practice throughout your course. This is designed to develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience and training. Our students have completed work experience placements at:
- Local schools and colleges
- Refugee Action York
- North Yorkshire County Council Education Authority
- Local libraries
