Childhood and Youth Studies courses

About Children, Young People And Society BA (hons) in York St John University

Guided by principles of equality, inclusion and social justice, you will consider how best to support young people, families and the communities around them. We keep our course relevant and meaningful by engaging with many of the issues and barriers affecting children and young people today. This might include discussions about mental health, abuse, social mobility, injustice, and issues of diversity and difference. You will consider the barriers affecting individual development, the wider societal issues that surround them and the ways we can support them.

You will benefit from studying alongside students on related courses. Together you will learn about:

• How children and young people develop
• Child protection and safeguarding requirements
• How specific groups of learners may be labelled and stereotyped, leading to marginalisation and exclusion
• Mental health in children and young people
• The impact of disability, socio-economic status, trauma and abuse on development and education.

The specialist knowledge you will gain by choosing this course includes:

• Exploring the nature of childhood and the social structures influencing it including the family, the state and school
• Evaluating strategies to support families and reflect on the importance of working in partnership with parents.
• Challenging assumptions and misconceptions about young people and technology
• Considering the effectiveness of state interventions in the lives of children, young people and families.

You will also gain valuable practical experience, carrying out 105 hours of work experience through the Learning in Practice module.

Our modules draw on the team's research and our professional experience. The team have experience of a wide range of senior roles in education and social care. We bring our professional values and philosophical approach to our teaching, as well as our academic expertise.

Not sure which course to choose? We offer 3 courses relating to children and young people in education or social care settings.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary School Certificate (Standard XII) 60% or higher

English language requirements 

• IELTS :6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) 
• TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 75(Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 20)
• PTE:Overall score of 46 (Listening,Speaking,Reading,Writing:minimum level 36)

Highlights

York St John University Accommodation

• York St John University assures accommodation for all EU, UK, and first-year international students, if they apply for it before the deadline.

• The accommodation housing is located 1 mile or less than the main campus
• The housing facilities include a range of small and large room depend on price and facilities
• The accommodation sites are surrounded by the supermarket, shops, and green spaces of York city.

York St John University guarantees university accommodation to study abroad and exchange students. Here is the accommodation charge for the term 2021-22:

York St John University Cost of Attendance

The estimated Cost of Attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation, and other living expenses. The accommodation costs have been tabulated in the accommodation section.

Tuition Fee: Fee for International Student (Standard): 12,750

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