Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
York St John University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
If you want to work with children, young people and families in social care or a related setting then this is the degree for you. Studying this subject means engaging with some challenging issues, and if you are serious about making a real difference in people’s lives, you will find it extremely rewarding.Guided by principles of equality, inclusion and social justice, you will consider how best to support young people, families and the communities around them. We keep our course relevant and meaningful by engaging with many of the issues and barriers affecting children and young people today. This might include discussions about mental health, abuse, social mobility, injustice, and issues of diversity and difference. You will consider the barriers affecting individual development, the wider societal issues that surround them and the ways we can support them.You will benefit from studying alongside students on related courses. Together you will learn about:How children and young people developChild protection and safeguarding requirementsHow specific groups of learners may be labelled and stereotyped, leading to marginalisation and exclusionMental health in children and young peopleThe impact of disability, socio-economic status, trauma and abuse on development and education.The specialist knowledge you will gain by choosing this course includes:Exploring the nature of childhood and the social structures influencing it including the family, the state and schoolEvaluating strategies to support families and reflect on the importance of working in partnership with parents.Challenging assumptions and misconceptions about young people and technologyConsidering the effectiveness of state interventions in the lives of children, young people and families.You will also gain valuable practical experience, carrying out 105 hours of work experience through your placement modulehttps://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/children-young-people-and-education/children-young-people-and-society-ba-hons/
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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£ 14,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
York St John University
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University League Table
101st
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Campus address
York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, York, YO31 7EX, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
35th out of 91 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 224143 64%25th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10080.0 80%39th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.11 78%45th
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