Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)

City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College)

This programme will suit people who are looking for a career in, or are already working, with children and young people. Many of the students who take this programme are working in nurseries, schools or special needs schools, such as learning support assistants. Others will come straight from level 3 study such as ‘A’ levels or BTEC Higher NationalsIt will enhance practice and facilitates professional progression through the acquisition of transferable skills, such as reflecting in and on practice, working collaboratively and effectively as a team member, and conducting research using appropriate tools and methodology. You will be able to analyse ethical and professional conflicts that arise and to develop the ability to communicate knowledge and ideas in your own existing or prospective settings.The programme is taught through group work, tutorials, lectures, seminars, practical based research and guided independent study.Year 1 Modules (all 20 credits, unless otherwise stated)Childhood DevelopmentThe Holistic ChildChildhood SectorHigher Learning SkillsUnderstanding ChildhoodProfessional PracticeYear 2 ModulesCurriculum in Practice (30 credits)Digital WorldsCareer Management (10 credits)Research in a Childhood ContextSafeguarding ChildrenChildren's Health & WellbeingYear 3 ModulesLeadership and ManagementCreativityContemporary IssuesSupporting Additional NeedsDissertation (40 credits)If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Jasmine Presley - Course Leader BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies email: jasmine.presley@ccn.ac.ukThe honours degrees and foundation degrees offered at City College Norwich are awarded by the University of East Anglia (UEA) with whom we enjoy Associate College Status. This partnership means that you will graduate with a UEA degree and be able to access facilities at the UEA while you are studying with us.