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Childhood and Youth: Theory and Practice BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

University of Sussex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Discover how children’s lives are shaped – and how you can help reshape them. Bring your learning to life through placements. Prepare for careers in education, social work or youth support with placements, tailored professional development and guidance from day one.

Department: Department of Education  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Historical Childhoods: antiquity to the modern day, Introduction to Childhood and Youth, Children and Young People in Society, Inclusive Practices: Integrating Pedagogy into Real-World Education, Teaching. Year 2 core modules: Parents and Families Level 5, Rights and Legal Frameworks, Becoming a Researcher, Collaborative Education in Action, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Teaching. Year 3 core modules: Research Minded Project, Digital Lives, Pathways into Practice: Values, Identity and Professionalism, Therapeutic Work, Beyond Borders: Global Lives and Connections, Teaching.

Career pathways

Prepare for a range of rewarding careers supporting children and young people. You’ll graduate with a strong understanding of the challenges young people face and the tools to help.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBB-BBC GCSEs: You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. Additional requirements: We welcome applications from both recent school leavers and those returning to education. For non school leavers, we look for evidence of recent study and/or relevant experience and may require you to produce a piece of written work in order to assess your academic level. Initial selection, however, is based on the strength of your UCAS application. You're invited to contact the admissions tutor to discuss any queries you may have about your eligibility. Selection decisions will normally be taken on the basis of your UCAS application only. There will be no mandatory interviews for Childhood and Youth: Theory and Practice. In certain circumstances you may be accepted onto the course if you can demonstrate the ability to study at the appropriate level. You may be accepted onto the course if you have equivalent professional qualifications and/or professional experience. We particularly welcome applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential, enthusiasm and commitment to study. Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component. UCAS code L590.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

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