Childhood, Youth and Education Studies BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Programme overview

Develop the knowledge and skills needed to support children, young people and communities in meaningful and informed ways. Prepare for a range of careers supporting children and young people by studying a transdisciplinary mix of subject areas, including the sociology and psychology of childhood, risks to children's attainment and wellbeing, and professional skills needed to work effectively in this field. Contemporary curriculum: by gaining an understanding of contemporary issues for children and young people, you should learn how to support their education and wellbeing in the context of a rapidly changing world.

Faculty: Psychology and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Childhood in a Global Context, Safeguarding Children and Young People, Theories of Education, Skills for Teaching and Learning. Year two: Special and Inclusive Education, Developing Professional Experience, Sociological Perspectives of Childhood and Youth, The Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People. Final year: Psychological Interventions and Evidence-based Practice, Enhancing Professional Experience, International and Comparative Perspectives, Innovation, Creativity and Leadership.

Career pathways

Throughout the course, you should develop a broad range of highly valued skills to reflect the changing needs of industry, including exceptional communication, project planning, critical thinking and analysis, problem-solving and powerful presentation and listening skills. The practical nature of this course means that on successful graduation, you should have substantial placement experience and the practical knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to move into a range of different child-related professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 104. A level: BCC, excludes General Studies. GCSE: GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. BTEC: DMM. T level: Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject. IB Diploma: 27 points. Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit or higher. Plus GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 / C or above You will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check/criminal records disclosure for all placements. Select placement opportunities may also require you to pass an advanced DBS check, but this is up to the discretion of the individual placement. The University is, therefore, unable to guarantee the provision of placements or the location and type of placement offered. For more information see DBS Checks for Students. English: IELTS: 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component area.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/hls/childhood-youth-and-education-studies-ba-hons/

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