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BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies
| UCAS course code | CHYS |
| Institution code | S32 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Course type | Full-time, Part-time route available |
| Study location | South Devon College (Paignton) |
Everything at University Centre South Devon (UCSD) is designed to maximise your employability and future career opportunities. Courses are created with local employers to ensure you learn industry-relevant skills and are delivered in small classes with regular one-to-one support, covering a range of study skills – it’s no wonder we’re recognised as a leading institution in the National Student Survey.
Course details
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Course overview
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Core modulesChildren and young people who flourish (SOUD3097)
The Children and Young People who Flourish module develops critical engagement in the psychology of children and young people’s development of self through early years, childhood, adolescent and into young adulthood. Students will explore how children and young people flourish in life, engaging with notions of self-concept, confidence and resilience, and the impact of life events on their psychological wellbeing.
Representations of childhood and youth (SOUD3088)
This module is a foundation to evaluating current representations of childhood and youth. Students will be equipped with the conceptual tools to interrogate the assumptions and presumptions underpinning how childhood is understood in social discourse, history, and policy. From this, students will evaluate practice relating to their own area of interest.
Compassionate practitioners and leaders (SOUD3089)
The Compassionate Practitioners and Leaders module develops critical engagement in evidence-informed practice and leadership to foster students to become compassionate agents for change in children and young people’s lives. Students will explore theory and research in child-centred practice, and the role of professionals in supporting children and young people, their families, and other professionals.
Contemporary Issues in Childhood and Youth (SOUD3090)
This module is designed to introduce students to critically examine the ever-expanding worlds of children and young people and the changing nature of childhood. Students will be encouraged to challenge assumptions and stereotypes, and to analyse current literature and policy to assess contemporary childhood experience.
Research Dissertation (SOUD3091)
This module provides students the opportunity to pursue an in-depth and critical investigation into their chosen line of inquiry. Students will gain first-hand experience of carrying out a piece of research and demonstrate a reflective understanding of the research process. Students will experience and solve a range of practical, methodological, conceptual and ethical problems, with ongoing support from their supervisor.Core modules
SOUD3088
Representations of childhood and youthThis module is a foundation to evaluating current representations of childhood and youth. Students will be equipped with the conceptual tools to interrogate the assumptions and presumptions underpinning how childhood is understood in social discourse, history, and policy. From this, students will evaluate practice relating to their own area of interest
SOUD3089
Compassionate practitioners and leadersThe Compassionate Practitioners and Leaders module develops critical engagement in evidence-informed practice and leadership to foster students to become compassionate agents for change in children and young people’s lives. Students will explore theory and research in child-centred practice, and the role of professionals in supporting children and young people, their families, and other professionals
SOUD3090
Contemporary Issues in Childhood and YouthThis module is designed to introduce students to critically examine the ever-expanding worlds of children and young people and the changing nature of childhood. Students will be encouraged to challenge assumptions and stereotypes, and to analyse current literature and policy to assess contemporary childhood experience
SOUD3097
Children and young people who flourishThe Children and Young People who Flourish module develops critical engagement in the psychology of children and young people’s development of self through early years, childhood, adolescent and into young adulthood. Students will explore how children and young people flourish in life, engaging with notions of self-concept, confidence and resilience, and the impact of life events on their psychological wellbeing
SOUD3104
Research DissertationThis module provides full-time students with the opportunity to pursue an in-depth and critical investigation into their chosen line of inquiry. Students will gain first-hand experience of carrying out a piece of research and demonstrate a reflective understanding of the research process. Students will experience and solve a range of practical, methodological, conceptual and ethical problems, with ongoing support from their supervisor
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.
Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.
* UK Government announcement on tuition fees
On Monday 4 November 2024, the UK Government announced a proposal to increase tuition fees for home undergraduate students from £9,250 to £9,535 per annum from September 2025 onwards. The University of Plymouth intends to apply this new fee from September 2025. However, implementation of this increase will be subject to parliamentary procedure. This change applies to new students starting their studies in September 2025. For current and returning students, the University is reviewing fees and will update you as soon as possible.
How to apply
All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page including the UCAS course code and the institution code.
To apply for this course and for more information about submitting an application including application deadline dates, please visit the UCAS website.
Our partnership with South Devon College
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.
Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.
Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.
We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?
One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there.
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with South Devon College
At the heart of the sunny English Riviera, we’re an award-winning Beacon status college. Add to that our ‘outstanding’ rating by Ofsted (in 2009), modern facilities and our larger-than-life Students’ Union, and you’re left with the perfect environment.
