BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology Bachelor's degree at the University of Portsmouth

Gain knowledge and understanding of the principles surrounding the use of digital software in higher education and the modern workplace. Learn how to practically use key Microsoft applications and demonstrate this knowledge in studies and future careers. Learn of the potential and risks of AI software and how to use it responsibly in the classroom and in assessments.

Gain a solid understanding and use both the theory and practical skills needed for degree level study. Understand the value of scholarships, allowing progression to postgraduate programs at the University of Portsmouth.

Explore key areas like observation, interpretation, and critical analysis, gaining insight into anthropology and intercultural studies. Develop academic writing skills and critically analyse texts and images. Present your analysis to deepen self-awareness and understand diverse perspectives in a global context.

Gain foundational knowledge and understanding of politics and international relations. Develop a core understanding of politics and international relations.

Explore the foundational knowledge of sustainability challenges and developmental issues. Cover key areas such as sustainability, the environment, and development. Appreciate how these fields intersect and impact each other, gaining insights into the connections between people, their environment, and societal practices. Be introduced to technological innovations and examine how they are applied in society from a sociological perspective.

Gain knowledge of Contemporary Urban challenges and an overview of key discipline areas including cities, space and people. Develop an awareness of how people, politics and place are intertwined and get introduced to criminology with a sociological analysis of urban crime, its cause and effects on society.

Learn about legal ethics, morality, and the political, social, and economic factors influencing legal decisions and frameworks, while also covering the history of legal scholarship. Demonstrate understanding of key legal knowledge and skills by successfully completing this module, preparing you for further study and application in the field of law.

Develop skills needed for effective law study, with emphasis on effective communication in English. Learn how to use academic databases and journals through a series of tasks which will have direct relevance to topics you studied in other modules. Develop abilities in academic writing by writing a short essay, case study analysis or similar written artefact in each lecture session.

Get the basic tools to conduct research using either qualitative or quantitative methodologies. Strengthen your understanding of argumentation, rationalisation of evidence, and assessing the credibility of sources.

Gain essential knowledge of children and young people's development in this introductory module. Explore key theories and research on the ways children and young people develop, including physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. By the end of the module, have a better understanding of how to support wellbeing and development from 0 to 25 years of age.

Examine the key philosophical and contextual foundations of education, exploring how ideas, values, and social forces shape teaching and learning. Engage with major perspectives such as realism, idealism, and pragmatism, and consider how thinkers like Plato, Rousseau, Dewey, and Freire continue to influence education today. Trace the development of education through historical, political, economic, and international contexts, with attention to different types of institutions, learning theories,

Get familiarised with the main theories and methods within social psychology in educational context; understanding how humans' social behaviour and thinking are shaped by their interactions with others. By exploring key theories connected to professional practice, develop fresh insights into human behaviour. Learn how social influences shape attitudes, decisions, and actions, and how this knowledge can be applied in real-world settings. Be encouraged to think critically, reflect on practice, and

Use practical research skills and projects that reflect the world around you to spark curiosity and discover inspiring areas of childhood and education. Build your personal eportfolio to capture your learning journey; showcasing your professional skills and highlighting areas of development to help you with future opportunities. Explore and analyse key concepts in childhood studies that are relatable to real-world contexts and demonstrate independent thinking, collaboration and project managemen

Explore the fascinating social psychology behind children's minds in this module. Discover how culture and generational differences shape children's identities. Deep dive into critical matters like bullying, inclusion and resilience. Get insight into Transition Theory and how social factors form perspectives, and have the chance to direct your own learning, with a choice of essay topics and the opportunity to engage in dialogues with special guests. This combo of theory and personal focus builds

Discover how mainstream psychology has influenced our everyday lives on this module, and learn how to question some of its main ideas and approaches. Use conceptual tools like gender, class and disability to re-evaluate standard psychological approaches, debating psychology's role in real-world problems. Develop an understanding of how mainstream psychology has sometimes contributed to social inequalities, while also learning how critical psychological approaches aim to promote social justice.

Take a placement to develop your professional practice with children and young people. Complete your practical placement in an educational or community setting serving children and youth, shadowing experienced professionals to help address learner needs across academic, social-emotional and behavioural domains. Gain essential employability skills demanded by the industry, enabling you to explore theoretical concepts related to professional practice in the context of children and young people. Re

Research with children and young people is vital for understanding how children develop, and how they live their lives. Yet there are many things to consider when doing this kind of research. Using existing studies as an example, examine the key issues to think about, such as ethics, protection of the children involved, and data protection. Learn how to carry out ethical, meaningful research with children and young people, including quantitative and qualitative research methods that put children

Explore different strategies that have been used to bring about social change. Take a historical perspective to compare and contrast various strategies used in different historical and social circumstances. Examine the role of young people in social change and the extent to which we should become involved in supporting young people in this role. Look at a variety of forms of activism, including how we can work within organisations to ensure they remain relevant to young people's needs.

Consider the experiences and identities of children and young people across the world. Look at the factors that shape childhood and the challenges children face, including the development, differences and successes of different education systems and the impact that has on children, teachers, and communities. Explore the relationships between education and social understandings with a specific focus on identities, inequality, and constructions of childhood. By the end of the module, have develope

Gain invaluable professional skills and enhance your employability through internships, volunteering, research placements and more. With a minimum 80-hour commitment, apply what you've learned so far on your degree to real-world professional settings within our community of local businesses, social enterprises, and third-sector organisations. Have support from interactive workshops, tutorials, and guest speaker events, encouraging you to set achievable professional goals and evolve your professi

Explore how intimate relationships and family life are evolving in the 21st century on this module. Examine key theories and research methodologies for understanding personal life, relationships, sexuality and generational change. Have the opportunity to pursue topics matching your interests, whether that's shifts in dating cultures, new family forms, LGBTQ identities, or issues like consent, respect and ethics. The module develops critical thinking skills by evaluating different frameworks and

Explore European colonisation of Africa, asking questions like - how did they justify colonial rule, and how did African peoples respond to these colonisers? Learn how, after World War II, colonial rule was increasingly challenged from both within the empire, by growing African demands for political rights, and in the international arena, with the global trend towards trusteeship, development and self-determination. Explore European relations with Africa in the post-colonial era, looking at them

Take an in-depth look at how security works on a global scale on this module. Analyse the essence of security.