The Childhood, Youth and Education Studies BA (Hons) at Coventry University is your pathway into a variety of rewarding careers working with children and young people. This degree is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals, offering a flexible learning experience to develop essential knowledge, skills, and practical experience. You will explore critical areas of educational practice, both formal and informal, gaining insights into safeguarding, curricula, and developmental psychology. This programme provides a strong foundation for understanding the complexities of childhood and youth in contemporary society.
You will study this course full-time on campus over three years, engaging with modules such as Safeguarding Children and Young People, Psychology of Childhood, Youth and Education, and Health and Wellbeing Education. The curriculum is designed to build your expertise through in-class learning, practical work experience, and opportunities for international and UK-based educational experiences. In your final year, you will undertake a significant dissertation, allowing you to delve deeply into a chosen area. You will graduate with the confidence and capability to pursue diverse roles in education, social care, and youth work.