Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout this Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology (Hons) degree from University of Portsmouth  you'll be learning from academic researchers and staff with experience as practitioners in the field, you'll focus on young people’s development, learning and relationships, and delve into the complex policies, practices and societal pressures that impact them.

You'll also have the chance to focus your childhood and youth studies on a particular specialism - education and teaching, community and youth/family provision, or leadership and enterprise.

Career opportunities:

Understanding the factors that shape the early years helps us support young people as they move through life, especially at times of difficulty.

With its two distinct yet interrelated subject areas, this Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology degree will prepare you for a range of careers working on behalf of children and young people.

You'll graduate with the knowledge and insight to advocate for young people's futures in relation to the challenges they face, including those connected to crime and the law.

There's significant demand for graduates who have the expert skills and knowledge to work with young people and children in the community in this way, particularly since the pandemic and its impact on education.

You'll also gain valuable transferable skills, including leadership, people management and contextual communication.

What can you do with a childhood and youth studies with criminology degree?

After the course, you could work in areas such as:

• youth work

• law enforcement and the police

• social work

• social justice

• children's rights

• social policy

• probation

• educational welfare

• health promotion

• teaching

Placement year and work experience

After your second or third year, you can do a paid placement in a youth work setting. You'll have the opportunity to make a positive difference to young people while applying your knowledge and boosting your employability.

Previous students have put their skills to work at organisations such as:

• Portsmouth in the Community (PitC)
• KidsOut
• Victim Support

We’ll help you secure a placement that fits your ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support to get the most out of your placement year. 

This course also allows you to take the Learning From Experience (LiFE) option. This means you can earn credits towards your degree for work, volunteer and research placements that you do alongside your study.

We can also help you identify additional work experience, internship and voluntary opportunities that complement your studies.

You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.