BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies at University of the Highlands and Islands

The first degree in Scotland to combine child and youth studies, covering the social, psychological, environmental and legislative influences on children and young people, with a focus on participation and human rights. It is delivered entirely online and can be studied from anywhere in the world.

Duration: Full-time: 4 years; part-time: 8 years; part-time modular: 15 weeks per module  |  Intake: September (January for individual modules only)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Culture, cognition and education, Introduction to health and social policy, Sociology of the family, Recognising and challenging discrimination and disadvantage, Youth and global society, Legislation and childhood, Ethical issues, a dissertation and The UNCRC: investigating exploitation, youth justice and education in relation to children's rights, with options such as Adolescence, Play and childhood and an optional placement module.

Career pathways

Postgraduate careers and further study routes in youth work, community learning and development, social work, teaching, early learning provision, allied health professions and NGO or charity work; progression to MA Children and Young People's Participation and Leadership, MSc Psychology Conversion or PGDE Primary.

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