BSc Childhood Studies at University of Bristol

Childhood Studies is the social science of childhood and adolescence. At Bristol, our multidisciplinary BSc Childhood Studies degree focuses on children from birth to 19 years. You'll explore issues relating to perspectives on, and children's experiences of, education, care, work, justice, development, health, and rights and responsibilities, in national and international contexts.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Childhood Studies  |  Duration: 3 years full-time. 6 years part-time. Part-time study with daytime, weekday teaching  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc Childhood Studies course introduces you to the multidisciplinary study of childhood and adolescence. As you progress through your studies, you'll also get to specialise in what interests you most. Year one – you'll explore constructions of childhood and discuss contemporary issues, debates and challenges in global childhood.

Career pathways

Our courses develop skills and knowledge that are highly sought after by employers. Our degrees provide an academic foundation for careers in fields such as: education children's therapy social work family support law and social justice global children's charities and non-governmental organisations government and the civil service primary and early years teaching children's marketing and research.

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