Children, Young People and Society (Hons) York St John University

Overview

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

Career

This Children, Young People and Society (Hons) course at York St John University is ideal if you would like a career as a social worker. You will need to study an MA in Social Work to pursue this career.

The skills and knowledge you gain could also lead to a career as a:

• Family support worker

• Youth and community worker

• Local government and housing

• Police officer

• Social researcher

• Careers advisor

• Charity worker