Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons) at University of Portsmouth for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Education
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Education at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £21000 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26500 | £15500 - £24500 | £18500 - £29000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Education
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22820 | £18460 | £20799 |
25-75 percentile range | £17528 - £26934 | £13130 - £23882 | £14555 - £27277 |
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Course Description
Overview
Learn the skills and get the workplace experience you need to give children their best start in life – whatever their circumstances – on this Childhood and Youth studies degree.
You'll discover how factors such as the education system, youth culture and social media affect children's development. You’ll also have the chance to explore optional topics such as outdoor education, safeguarding and the role of play in a child’s development, and to focus your studies on a particular specialism - education and teaching, community and youth/family provision, or leadership and enterprise.
Develop the knowledge and skills to support children with special educational needs (SEN) and those from a care background, making sure no child misses out on the educational and development opportunities available to them.
After the course, you’ll be set for a career supporting children and their families in areas such as youth work, social care and education.
Course highlights
- Get at least 60 hours of experience working with children in your second year with the option of a placement year between years 2 and 3
- Learn from lecturers with diverse professional backgrounds – from youth work and policing to teaching and SEN
- Gain current insights from your lecturers’ research on themes such as child bereavement, the impact of the pandemic on education and the role of digital tools in supporting learning and wellbeing
- Develop relationships with potential employers through events and workshops with organisations such as an immersive theatre company and a charity that helps children develop life skills through sport
- Build a professional eportfolio featuring examples of your work – essential for standing out in the job market after the course
Endorsed by:
On this course, you can choose modules lead to the exit award BA Childhood and Youth Studies with Social Pedagogy. This pathway is endorsed by the Social Pedagogy Professional Association (SPPA), which means you can graduate as a "Social Pedagogy Practitioner".
This demonstrates that you meet the SPPA's Standards of Proficiency, which are central to developing relationship-centred, dialogic practice that supports children and young people, particularly those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.
Careers and opportunities
There will always be a demand for skilled and knowledgeable professionals to work with children and young people.
As well as specialist expertise, this course helps you develop transferable skills valued by all kinds of employers, such as:
- teamworking
- leadership
- people management
- contextual communication
- self-organisation
- time management
- resilience
What areas can you work in with a childhood and youth studies degree?
After the course, you could work in areas such as:
- youth work
- social care
- educational welfare
- probation
- teaching (with further study)
- policing
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons) at University of Portsmouth
25% | Teaching Professionals |
20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Welfare Professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. |
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Trinity ISE | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Costs
Tuition Fees Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)
EU | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £18100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship
Placement Year and Year abroad:
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 |
EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)|
International (Non-EU) – £2,000
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of Portsmouth in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Portsmouth in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #21
- #33
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #61
- #77
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #39
- #301
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #47
- #401
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #50
- #498
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is located on the United Kingdom’s only island city, Portsmouth. This public university, which was previously known as Portsmouth Polytechnic, forms part of the University Alliance, an organisation whose aim is to promote growth and innovation in the UK by putting an emphasis on links with business and industry.
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Student composition of University of Portsmouth
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Portsmouth by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 18085
- postgraduates:
- 5005
- Total:
- 23090
Where is this programme taught
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Childhood & Youth and Psychology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 66% | 5% | 8% | £9250 | £12500 | 120 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Early Childhood and Tourism BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood & Youth and Creative Writing (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood & Youth and Law (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood & Youth and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 109 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Early Childhood and Sport & Exercise Science BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood & Youth and Sociology BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12500 | 116 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood & Youth and Social Policy (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12500 | 119 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023