BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies

Could you teach valuable life skills through play? Are you passionate about the rights and perspectives of children and young people on all of the matters that affect them?

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Inverness College, Multiple Locations
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This course is available on the Inverness College website.

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Could you teach valuable life skills through play? Are you passionate about the rights and perspectives of children and young people on all of the matters that affect them?

Harness your energy and enthusiasm for children and young people as they navigate their experiences, on our pioneering programme, the first to combine child and youth studies in Scotland, to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in this diverse and vital field.

Gain a deep understanding of child and youth issues within a local and global context. Learn about the social, psychological, environmental and legislative influences upon children and young people to make a difference to their lives, opportunities and futures. Explore and reflect on key theories, policy and practice, to take a holistic, contextual approach that values difference and diversity within individuals, families, and communities to progress children and young people’s meaningful participation and human rights.

Advanced entry to year two of the degree:

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About Inverness College

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We offer the complete learner journey, available to you at any stage of your training and development - from courses for senior phase school pupils to further education, apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate higher education and growing postgraduate and research activity.

Whether you're leaving school, looking to upskill or retrain, we provide choice and flexibility, including part-time and online learning options, so you can create your own unique learning journey. You can:

  • Choose from a range of college and university level programmes;
  • Get credit for your prior learning and experience;
  • Enter at a level which suits your abilities;
  • Progress though SCQF levels from one programme to the next;
  • And exit with a qualification when the time is right for you.

And with personalised support throughout your studies, we're here to help you succeed in whatever you want to achieve.

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