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

Overview

Through the Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology (Hons) with Foundation Year course from  University of Portsmouth you'll explore the issues affecting children and young people aged 8–18, and the role of the criminal justice system and the causes of crime – as well as how these subject areas interconnect.

Learning from academic researchers and staff with experience as practitioners in the field, you'll focus on child development, children's 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.

After the course, you'll graduate with the skills and knowledge for a rewarding career working with children and young people in a variety of settings, including youth intervention, youth justice and social work.

Career opportunities:

Understanding child development and 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.

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