Course summary

Why this course?

• We are ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Childhood and Youth Studies (National Student Survey 2024)

• Over 90% student satisfaction in London for Childhood and Youth Studies

• Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025)

• Developing the knowledge and skills needed for teamwork in a range of communities and work settings with links to children and adolescents. This includes youth clubs, sports clubs and special educational settings

• Learning how to advocate for children, their families and communities

• Providing you with skills, knowledge and understanding needed to succeed in a variety of education-related jobs

• Learning about the fundamentals of how children learn, the importance of inclusion and an understanding of professionalism in education.

• Education: Graduates can work in secondary schools, or in post-secondary education as guidance counsellors, or educational administrators.

• Youth Development: Graduates can work in a variety of organizations that serve young people, such as youth clubs, community centres, or recreational programs.

• Non-profit Management: Graduates can work in non-profit organizations that focus on children and youth issues, such as child abuse prevention, youth homelessness, or youth violence prevention.

• Careers in the ‘GLAM' sector (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums including heritage sites and arts venues and all cultural institutions with a mission to provide access to knowledge)

• Policy and Advocacy: Graduates can work in government agencies, advocacy groups, or think-tanks, developing policies and programs that support children and youth.

• Research: Graduates can work in academic or research institutions, conducting research on child and youth development, social policies, and interventions aimed at improving the lives of young people.