Course summary

If you have completed a Foundation Degree or diploma in Childhood, Youth & Families or similar, and you are ready to take the logical next step towards gaining a full honours degree whilst continuing in employment, then the BA (Hons) Childhood, Youth & Families in Practice is designed for you. The learning opportunities you’ll receive will be unique as you study alongside others working or volunteering in a variety of children’s services. Throughout the one-year programme, you will integrate your previous experience of working with children, young people and families into your studies. Whilst studying on this course you will have the opportunity to critically evaluate practice through a detailed analysis of the systems, procedures and changes that contribute to your field of study. The course will promote your professional formation as a reflective practitioner, and modules will cover topics such as leading people and teams, health/well-being, anti-oppressive practice and, and critical issues (such as current political and social trends). In addition, the undertaking of an independent research study will support your continuing development toward becoming a leading practitioner within the children and young people’s workforce. To find out more about this course, visit https://www.bgu.ac.uk/courses/childhood-youth-and-families-in-practice