Childhood and Youth Studies courses

About Childhood, Youth And Education Studies BA (hons) in Coventry University

A Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree may open the door to a range of rewarding areas of practice working with children and young people.

If you are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people and you want to learn alongside like-minded people in an innovative learning environment, then the Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree aims to both excite and challenge you. Our course offers you a flexible learning experience where you will have the opportunity to tailor your learning to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue the particular area of work with children and young people you are most passionate about.

Investing in the education of children and young people is essential for the growth of individuals and communities that flourish. The Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree is designed for people who want to contribute to the learning and development of children and young people in a variety of educational settings. While on the course you will have the opportunity to explore important areas of educational practice, formal and informal, through both in-class learning and practical work experience. You can learn from academics and practice partners who currently collectively have experience across a range of relevant areas of study and practice.Over the course of your studies you will also have the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting international and UK based educational experiences*.

Entry criteria

You can book to take a Coventry University English Language test if you:

• Hold a conditional offer for study at Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus, or Coventry University College from the International Office;
• Hold a valid IELTS certificate with a minimum component of 5.0 for entry onto an undergraduate course, or a minimum component of 5.5 overall for entry onto a postgraduate course. An IELTS certificate is valid for 2 years from the test date;
• Have NOT recently taken the Coventry University English Language test;
• Have NOT recently undertaken a pre-sessional English course at Coventry University.

About the test

Similar to IELTS, the test assesses all 4 components: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It will take up to 4 hours to complete:

• Listening (20 mins) - you will be given three recordings to listen to. You must then answer questions related to these recordings.
• Reading  (60 mins) - you will be given three pieces of text to read. You must then answer questions relating to each text.
• Writing (60 mins) - you will be given two essay titles for which you will need to write an essay on the subject area.
• Speaking (10 mins) - you will have a short interview with the examiner where you will be asked questions on a variety of subjects.

Each test is timed and conducted in exam conditions.

Documents required

You will need to bring the following documents to the test:

• Proof of your identity (passport or national identity card) at registration. You must bring the same identity document on the test day as the one recorded on your Online booking Form. If you do not do this you will not be allowed to take the test and you will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

• A photocopy of your ID (passport or national identity card)

• Your original, valid IELTS certificate

• A copy of your IELTS certificate

• Your conditional offer letter from Coventry University

Results

You will be contacted with the results of your test within 2 weeks. We will tell you if you have met the entry criteria or not. We will not provide a breakdown of your results. Results are not transferable to any other Institution; they are only valid for study at Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus and Coventry University College.

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