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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
What is it to be a child? What do children and young people need from the professionals supporting them? This course and our interdisciplinary approach help you explore these questions. You’ll find out how children and young people’s lives are shaped by their position in society. And you learn how professionals can work to promote rights, democracy and justice in their everyday lives.During your studies, you’ll:discuss contemporary issues, debates and challenges in global childhoodlearn about different theoretical and practical approaches to working with children and young people, and their familiesdevelop yourself as a practitioner in the field of childhood and youth by building an understanding of collaborative working, safeguarding and reflective practiceexplore the relevance of wellbeing and digital technologies to the lives of children and young people today and for their futurestake electives from other subjects – from philosophy to law and modern languages – to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests.Through two professional placements you’ll experience different practice settings. These might include a nursery, a play scheme, a youth club, a children’s charity or a school.You’ll be taught by active researchers who are passionate about their areas of expertise. Our multidisciplinary Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth influences policy. It informs the work of those working at the forefront of practice with children and young people, nationally and globally.This degree is for you if you want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. When you graduate, you’ll have the critical academic, research and practice skills needed for a range of future career paths. These could include youth work, social work, health care, therapeutic work, education, social policy or international development.
About SussexOur courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.
LocationStudy on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBBB - ABBBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
D Grades / Points required
You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 18-21 credits at DistinctionThe Access course should be in the humanities or social sciences.
This score should be from the full IB Diploma.
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma should be in Health & Social Care, Business, Sport, Applied Science, Performing Arts, IT or Media.You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
including grade B in the Core Component.The T Level would normal be in Education and Childcare.You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£22,575 per year
Students from EU
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£22,575 per year
Students from International
£22575 Per year
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