BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies
The degree celebrates the diverse childhood experiences of the Highlands and Islands, from the urban to the rural and also provides a broad understanding of child and youth issues across Britain and Europe.
Level
BA with Honours
Entry Requirements
Applicants will require 3 Higher Grades (a B and 2 C's) or relevant HNC or equivalent.
Appropriately experienced mature candidates will be considered on their ability to complete the course.
Duration & Mode
3 years full-time BA (part-time also available)by supported online study. 4 years BA (Hons).
Description
The degree celebrates the diverse childhood experiences of the Highlands and Islands, from the urban to the rural and also provides a broad understanding of child and youth issues across Britain and Europe. It prepares you for a career in child and youth work giving you the skills to take further professional qualifications. The course is holistically grounded in the disciplines of health, education and care and explores the significance of early childhood through a continuum of development to adulthood.
The Degree is delivered throughout the UHI region, based on the main Campuses and Learning Centres of Perth, Inverness, Orkney, North Highland, Moray, Shetland, Argyll and Lews Castle Colleges, including Skye & Lochalsh.
The modules will be network delivered by an online learning environment and students will be supported by lecturers from partner Colleges, and student advisers based at each site.
Fees paid by SAAS for eligible Full-Time applicants; ILA/Fee Waiver for eligible applicants.
SCQF level 7,8,9,10.
Course Code: UL530
Progression
Employment and further Professional Development
Teaching qualification
Campus
Stornoway
Benbecula
Barra
UHI Partner
