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This course explores the social and psychological aspects influencing children's lives today. You'll examine diverse topics relevant to contemporary childhood and youth, investigating behavior along with the biological, social, and personal elements shaping human psychology. These studies can prepare you for impactful careers in education, social services, counseling, or legal professions focused on youth.
Childhood and Youth Studies pairs seamlessly with Psychology, offering a dual perspective on child development. This approach examines both biological and psychological growth while considering key influences like education, social interactions, and wellbeing. The joint honors program balances both disciplines equally (50% Psychology, 50% Childhood and Youth Studies).
The Psychology curriculum explores human behavior across all life stages, examining biological, social, and individual psychological factors through instruction from leading experts. The Childhood Studies component, taught by experienced educators, covers innovative topics including childhood history, children's rights, and professional roles with children in various cultural contexts. You'll study interdisciplinary perspectives from psychology, sociology, education, and health fields related to children's lives.Why select Bangor University for this programPractical placements to enhance your understanding of child development.Diverse faculty expertise spanning children's rights, education, mental health, bilingualism, special needs, and social care.Career PathsThis interdisciplinary degree opens doors to various professions in education, healthcare, social services, and community work. Graduates may pursue postgraduate studies or teacher training programs.
The combined Childhood/Youth and Psychology qualification provides exceptional preparation for careers supporting young people. Employers highly value graduates' understanding of child development within institutional contexts, making them ideal candidates for educational, psychological, and youth service roles.