Children and Young People - What are the options at Edge Hill University?

Undergraduate study Children and Young People What options are available at Edge Hill University?

A career working with children and young people is inspiring and rewarding. You could explore the influences on child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing. Support the learning and education of children. Or discover the social, cultural and developmental context of childhood and youth across the world.

You may want to support children, help educate them or advocate for them. Whatever your motivation or career goals, you’ll find the lived experience of children and young people is constantly changing and evolving.

That’s why, at Edge Hill University, we offer a range of degrees that are at the very centre of the key topics, themes, and developments in this field.

Children and Young People Courses

Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Wellbeing

BSc (Hons)

Explore why children and young people experience mental ill health. From pre-conception to adulthood, investigate the influences on wellbeing, barriers to treatment and how mental health develops as they grow.

UCAS code:: BB76
Course length:: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time
Subject area(s):: Mental Health
Example offers:: 104-112 UCAS Tariff points
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Childhood & Youth Studies

BA (Hons)

Explore the lives of children and young people in the UK and across the globe. Discover the knowledge and insight that a social science perspective can provide. Learn about yourself and be equipped for working with children and young people.

UCAS code:: L590
Course length:: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):: Sociology and Social Sciences
Example offers:: 104-112 UCAS Tariff points
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Children’s Learning and Development

BA (Hons)

Dive into the rewarding role of working with children aged 5-11 to support their learning in schools and other education settings. Unravel the concept of children’s rights and explore their social and emotional learning and development.

UCAS code:: XL77
Course length:: 3 years full-time
Subject area(s):: Education and Teaching
Example offers:: 104-112 UCAS Tariff points
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Early Childhood Studies

BA (Hons)

What is the nature of early childhood? How has our understanding changed over time and how is that different in different societies? Study early childhood with us to explore the perceptions and realities of early childhood and consider how we can make positive changes to their lives. Expand your learning further on field trips across the UK and Europe.

UCAS code:: L520
Course length:: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):: Sociology and Social Sciences
Example offers:: 104-112 UCAS Tariff points
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Working and Teaching in the Early Years

BA (Hons)

Learn about the principles of working with children from birth to seven years. Gain practical experience in different early years settings as you work towards a career in the early years sector.

UCAS code:: XX32
Course length:: 3 years full-time
Subject area(s):: Education and Teaching
Example offers:: 104-112 UCAS Tariff points
Location:: Edge Hill University

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We hope the information above helps you to see the options available for explore children and young people at Edge Hill University. There are plenty of other options available to you, including joint courses too.