What makes young people tick? What shapes and influences children’s development? How can the adults who work with children support them more effectively? Childhood and youth studies is one of the UK’s fastest growing academic disciplines. We’re a pioneer in this field and have developed this degree over the last two decades. You’ll explore fascinating topics affecting the lives of children and young people today, including child development and psychology, international childhoods, research with children and young people, and children’s literature. This wide-ranging interdisciplinary degree is suitable if you’re working with children and young people or have a general interest in the field.

- Spans the entire age range from 0–18.- Topics include child development and psychology, international childhoods, research with children and young people, and children’s literature- Explores children and young people’s lives from different perspectives alongside students studying and working in different settings- Relevant to a wide range of careers in childcare, education, health and social carePlease note: in England, this course does not provide Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and in Scotland, this course does not lead to SSSC registration in daycare of children’s services. GCSE requirements may affect eligibility.