Luton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies (Bedford Campus) in Bedford United Kingdom | University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire
|
Bedford United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,500
(c. USD20,741.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Transform the lives of children, youth, families, and communities through a program that empowers you to create meaningful change at local, national, and international levels.
This program blends hands-on experience with research-based theory, giving you a comprehensive, up-to-date understanding of children's and young people's needs. You'll examine child development, welfare systems, social policies, and legal frameworks, including the right to equal opportunities and services regardless of social background.
During your second and third years, select from various optional modules covering topics like mental health, disabilities, and youth violence. In your final year, conduct an independent research project with guidance from our Social Sciences faculty, who are all engaged in active research.
Develop practical skills and knowledge for careers supporting children, youth, and families Learn from professionals with experience in youth services, counseling, education, and foster care Study with researchers specializing in child protection, alternative education, school exclusion, mentoring, safeguarding, and exploitation Take advantage of opportunities through Bedfordshire University's new Health & Social Care Academy, a collaboration with local councils and NHS Trusts to train and develop future care professionals
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalentGCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths
Three A levels, grades CCC or ACE
Two A levels plus two AS levels, grades CC+BB or CD+AA
Two A levels plus one AS level plus one Extended Project grades CC+B+C or BC+C+D
One A level plus BTEC diploma, grades C+Merit/Merit
BTEC extended diploma, grades Merit/Merit/Merit
Access to HE diploma, grades D9+M27+P9 or M45
International Baccalaureate - Standard grade 5 and Higher Level grade 4 (Language B, Language A - Literature, Language A - Language and Literature, Literature and Performance, English Language A1, English Language A2)
IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
Pearson PTE Academic - Overall 59 Listening 59, Reading 59, Speaking 59, Writing 59.
Foundation
48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalentGCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths
International Baccalaureate - Standard grade 5 and Higher Level grade 4 (Language B, Language A - Literature, Language A - Language and Literature, Literature and Performance, English Language A1, English Language A2)
IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
Three A levels, grades CCC or ACE
Two A levels plus two AS levels, grades CC+BB or CD+AA
Two A levels plus one AS level plus one Extended Project grades CC+B+C or BC+C+D
One A level plus BTEC diploma, grades C+Merit/Merit
BTEC extended diploma, grades Merit/Merit/Merit
Access to HE diploma, grades D9+M27+P9 or M45
International Baccalaureate - Standard grade 5 and Higher Level grade 4 (Language B, Language A - Literature, Language A - Language and Literature, Literature and Performance, English Language A1, English Language A2)
IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
Pearson PTE Academic - Overall 59 Listening 59, Reading 59, Speaking 59, Writing 59.
Foundation
48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalentGCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths
International Baccalaureate - Standard grade 5 and Higher Level grade 4 (Language B, Language A - Literature, Language A - Language and Literature, Literature and Performance, English Language A1, English Language A2)
IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
Tuition
GBP
15,500