BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies
| Institution code | S32 |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Course type | Part-time |
| Study location | South Devon College (Paignton) |
University Centre South Devon (UCSD) is part of South Devon College. The University Centre is Gold award-winning overall for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and was rated as Gold for both Student Experience and Student Outcomes, the highest level of achievement possible. We work within a strong employability framework and offer a wide range of opportunities for progression into new employment or to further your existing career, through employer engagement, placements, and industry visits. We maintain the very highest academic standards while also nurturing your personal development. During your time with us we'll provide you with all the necessary guidance and advice to continue onto further study or the world of work with all the skills and experience needed for a successful future.
Course details
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Course overview
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Core modules
Children 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
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
SOUD3102
Dissertation PreparationThis module is the first of two Dissertation modules across the two years of the part-time programme, providing students with the opportunity to pursue an in-depth and critical investigation into their chosen line of inquiry. During this module they will develop their research idea by undertaking a full review of the literature and submitting a proposal and ethical application
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Year 2
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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
SOUD3103
Dissertation InvestigationThis module is the second of two Dissertation modules across the two years of the part-time programme, providing students with the opportunity to pursue an in-depth and critical investigation into their chosen line of inquiry. During this module students will undertake data collection and analysis of their chosen topic, and write up their research report
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.
Tuition fee price changes
In November 2024, the UK Government announced an increase to tuition fees and maintenance support for 2025/26 academic year, setting the standard tuition fee and student maintenance loan at £9,535 per year and the University’s tuition fees were increased to this rate.
The UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced this year and in subsequent years. If the UK Government does so, the University may increase annual tuition fees in subsequent years, which may include the fees for the 2026/2027 academic year, in line with the Student Contract and all times in line with the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government. More information about fees and costs of studying.
How to apply
For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below.
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.
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.
