
Overview
The Childhood and Youth programme from Bangor University , offers new ways of thinking about the position of children and young people in society and creates a critical bridge between theoretical perspectives, policy and practice.
This course may be of particular interest to those working with/for children and graduates of childhood studies, health, social policy and education who wish to deepen their knowledge and child-centred research expertise.
Careers
Students of this course will be thoroughly prepared to enhance practice within the children’s work force.
This could include education, children’s advocacy, youth justice, research, family support work, health or any aspect of work with and for children and young people.
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Courses included:
- Social and cultural representations and meanings of childhood in the 21st century
- Children’s Rights in local and global contexts
- The complex interactions between the spaces children and young people inhabit
- Surveillance and policing of children in society
- Youth vulnerability, exploitation and development
- Children’s lives in the context of the changing nature of families and family life
- Researching children’s lives
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We would generally advise that you send in your application form by the end of June (for September intake) .
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English requirements
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General requirements
Applicants should:
- hold a first degree, min 2ii, in a related subject (e.g. childhood and youth studies, social sciences, psychology, law or education) OR
- hold a first degree, min 2ii in an unrelated subject, plus at least two years’ professional experience of work with children and/or young people OR
- as mature applicants without a degree, have at least two years’ professional experience of work with children and/or young people.
- Pearson PTE: 62 (with no individual score lower than 58)
- Cambridge English Test – Advanced: 176 (with no individual score lower than 169).
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
17000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8250 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Bangor
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.