Childhood, youth studies, education and social work courses

What can you do with a Childhood, Youth Studies, Education or Social Work degree?

A Childhood, Youth Studies, Education or Social Work degree will help you understand how children, young people and families learn, develop and experience the world around them. These subjects prepare you for rewarding careers in education, social care, youth work, family support and community services.  

Childhood and Youth Studies provide a strong foundation for working with children and young people in a range of settings, helping you understand their experiences, needs and development.  

If you are interested in education, an Education-related degree provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers supporting children and young people. Whether you choose to progress into a professionally qualified teaching career through further teacher training, influence education policy, support learners, or help shape educational practice, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact and help future generations achieve their potential. 

If you choose Social Work, you will gain a professionally recognised qualification approved by Social Work England, enabling you to apply for registration as a qualified social worker on graduation. Social work is a regulated profession that involves working with vulnerable children, young people, adults and families, safeguarding people from harm, and promoting wellbeing, human rights and social justice. Both teaching and social work careers provide the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference to individuals, families and communities. You'll also develop highly transferable skills such as communication, critical thinking and problem-solving that are valued by employers across a wide range of sectors. 

5 reasons to study Childhood, Youth Studies, Education and Social Work with us

• Launch a career that changes lives. Whether you aspire to become a teacher, social worker, youth practitioner or family support worker, our courses prepare you for rewarding careers that make a positive difference to individuals, families and communities.
• Progress into professional careers - our Education courses provide a strong foundation for progressing into qualified teaching (our primary route into teacher training is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted), while our Social Work degrees are approved by Social Work England and enable graduates to apply for registration as qualified social workers.
• Gain real-world experience. Learn from experienced academics and practitioners and benefit from opportunities to apply your knowledge in professional settings, helping you build confidence and have career ready skills.
• Develop expertise in supporting children, young people and vulnerable adults. Explore how people learn, develop and thrive, while gaining the skills to promote wellbeing, inclusion, safeguarding and social justice. 
• Join a subject area with strong employability. Our graduates go on to careers in teaching, social work, youth work, education, family support, community development, mental health services and a wide range of people focused professions.

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