Childhood and Youth Studies

The ma childhood and youth studies course can be studied either full-time or part-time. depending on the pathway you choose, you will graduate with one of three ma degree titles: ma childhood and youth studies ma childhood and youth studies (early years graduate practitioner competencies) ma childhood and youth studies (youth work, professionally validated and recognised by the joint negotiating committee (jnc)) you will be taught by experienced and passionate lecturers with professional backgrounds in children and young people, early years and youth work. you will study a range of modules and gain an understanding of the theoretical perspectives through which childhood and young people are currently understood and defined within interdisciplinary contexts. you will also reflect critically upon current legislation, policy and practice relating to children and young people. you will evaluate organisational structures and provision which regulates and promotes children’s and young people’s status, welfare, health and wellbeing, learning and how multi-agency working impacts on childhood and youth contexts. you will interpret different political issues and events, past and present, that impact on children and young people. you will also develop your knowledge and skills in research which will enable you to undertake advanced research projects in the social sciences.

This childhood and youth studies course has strong appeal for those aiming for a career within early years provision, youth work, education, social work, nursing, healthcare, youth justice and the voluntary sector - including charities and ngos.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Sunderland has partnerships with the following companies: