Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

Childhood, Youth and
Community Studies BA (Hons)
Childhood, Youth and Community Studies
at Winchester encourages students to
develop a critical awareness of research,
policy and practice in relation to children,
young people and their families. Features
of interest include child development,
public health, the educational system,
youth and community work, and
criminology and community safety. The
programme is ideal for those interested
in deepening their knowledge and
understanding about children and young
people, and those who have career
aspirations to work with children and
young people but have not as yet decided
upon a specific career pathway.
Programme content
The programme has children and young
people at its centre and focuses on the
many influences that affect their learning,
development, health and wellbeing. It
draws on expertise from a wide range of
relevant disciplines, including education,
health, sociology, psychology, criminology
and social care. Students develop a holistic
understanding of the knowledge and skills
needed for multidisciplinary and team
working in a range of communities and
work settings.
In Year 1, studies include child
development, contrasting formal and
informal learning, inequalities, health
promotion and community development.
In Years 2 and 3, this flexible degree
enables students to concentrate on a
particular age group or specialism such
as education, health or society and the
effects these may have on children’s
development.
There is an opportunity to take a
volunteering module in Year 2, which
involves reflecting on your experience of
working alongside children or young people.
Modules:
Year 1
• Development in Childhood and
Adolescence
• Learning Contexts
• Health Promotion
• Understanding Inequalities
Year 2
• Multi-agency Working
• Doing Social Research
• Inclusion and Exclusion in Education
• Children and Young People in
Transition
Year 3
• Young Parents
• Young People Deviance and Crime
• Children, Youth and the Media
• Leadership and Management
Careers
Career opportunities include those in
teaching, early years settings, services
for young people, charities and voluntary
organisations, community safety, play
work, health and social care services.
Some of these careers require further
training or postgraduate study such as
Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
and PGCE, both of which are available at
Winchester. Students may also wish to
consider a postgraduate JNC qualification
in Youth Work.
Childhood, Youth and Community Studies BA (Hons)
SINGLE/COMBINED HONOURS
UCAS codes: L590 BA/CYCS
Typical offer: 260-300 points
International Baccalaureate: 25 points
Degree duration:
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL
iBT score of 87 or equivalent
CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) clearance
may be required
For more information about entry
requirements see pages 166-167
Find out more – order a course leaflet
or download one from our website
www.winchester.ac.uk/courses
Course Enquiries and Applications
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Combinations
Criminology
Drama
Education Studies
Health Community and Social Care Studies
Sociology
Sports Studies
Theology and Religious Studies
For Combined Honours UCAS codes and
entry requirements see pages 170-174
Fact File
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