What is special about this course?

Could you teach valuable life skills through play? Are you passionate about the rights and perspectives of children and young people on all of the matters that affect them?

Harness your energy and enthusiasm for children and young people as they navigate their experiences, on our pioneering programme, the first to combine child and youth studies in Scotland, to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in this diverse and vital field.

Gain a deep understanding of child and youth issues within a local and global context. Learn about the social, psychological, environmental and legislative influences upon children and young people to make a difference to their lives, opportunities and futures. Explore and reflect on key theories, policy and practice, to take a holistic, contextual approach that values difference and diversity within individuals, families, and communities to progress children and young people’s meaningful participation and human rights.

Special features

Children and young people are at the heart of this degree

Carry out a research project related to your work or area of special interest

Inclusive, flexible delivery, available entirely online, suitable for a diverse range of learners, so you can fit your studies around your commitments

Multi-disciplinary, leading to a wide range of careers working with children, young people, and families

Opportunities for work-based learning through our optional ‘developing professional practice through placement’ module

Choose to study individual modules for personal or professional development (CPD)

Study from anywhere in the world

What can I do on completion of my course?

Successful completion of the BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies provides the opportunity to pursue postgraduate careers in areas such as:

• Youth work
• Community learning and development
• Social work
• Teaching
• Early learning provision
• Allied health professions
• Ngo/charity work
• Other related specialities