In this course you examine the lives of children and young people in the UK and across the globe and explore the relationship between power, crime and social change while investigating the interaction of the world of children with institutions of justice. Every society has certain expectations of its children. So, what happens when young people don’t fit the mould? On our BA (Hons) Childhood & Youth Studies and Criminology degree, you’ll examine childhood development while exploring different ideas about crime, harm, rights and social justice. Together we’ll also analyse the role and function of the criminal justice system, asking questions like: how does social status affect access to and experience of justice and rights? Aimed at anyone keen to develop knowledge in these two interlinked subject areas, this course is ideal if you plan to work within youth justice or related fields. It will also provide extensive experience of reporting, presenting and working effectively – as an individual and collaborating with others. Valued by employers, these transferrable skills can be applied to a number of potential careers.