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Education and Youth Studies

BA (Single Honours)

Start date:

September 2024

You'll need:

112 UCAS points (or equivalent)

Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)

UCAS Codes:

LL55

LL56 (if choosing Foundation Year)

Explore the dynamic interactions between educational systems and youth development. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to positively impact the lives of young individuals and contribute to effective learning environments.

Did you know?

We are ranked the best modern university in the country for our research in Education (REF 2021).

Discipline specific employability skills will be embedded in all the modules each year.

This course is also available with a foundation year (September entry only)

Find out more about our Foundation Year

Foundation Scholarship available (home students enrolling on degrees with foundation years)

Modules

Year 1 Year 2 Placement Year Year 3 Foundation

These modules are those we currently offer for 1 year (full-time) and may be subject to change.

Personal Development
Learning Development
Lifespan Development and Practice
International Education & Social Justice
Understanding Safeguarding
Professional Development
Learning Theories
Working with Youth & Adolescence in context

These modules are those we currently offer for 1 year (full-time) and may be subject to change.

Personal Development
Career Development
Power & Pedagogy in Education
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Applying Froebel
Work based learning
Professional Development (first aid)
Ethics in Digital Technology
Application of Learning Theories
Learners Beyond the Classroom

This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.

Why take a placement?

A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.

How we support you

The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.

Find out more about how we'll support you

We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.

Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.

These modules are those we currently offer for 1 year (full-time) and may be subject to change.

Final project (capstone)
Wellbeing and Holistic Development
Career Development Planning
Digital Technology in the workplace
Innovation, Change and Creativity

This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.

£2,000 Foundation Scholarships for all home students

Find out more about our degrees with a foundation year

Foundation programme delivered by the School of Continuing Education. The exact modules for our foundation programme are currently in development. For more information, please contact us.

Skills

Make a difference to young children’s lives with a degree in Education and Youth Studies.

This course gives you the knowledge and skills to carve out a sustainable career in the education sector or working with young children.

On our BA Education and Youth Studies programme, our priority is that you graduate with the skills and experience you will need to thrive in a career in Education. This includes:

Developing the knowledge and skills needed for teamwork in a range of communities and work settings with links to children and adolescents. This includes youth clubs, sports clubs and special educational settings
Learning how to advocate for children, their families and communities
Providing you with skills, knowledge and understanding needed to succeed in a variety of education-related jobs
Learning about the fundamentals of how children learn, the importance of inclusion and an understanding of professionalism in education.

Transferable Skills

You’ll also develop the attributes you need to succeed in the workplace, including:

Written and spoken communication
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Attention to detail

Your employability is our priority from day one. An optional paid work placement gives you the opportunity to gain professional experience, or study abroad between Years 2 and 3.

Learning

Experience a dynamic, contemporary curriculum working with leading experts.

Working in both small groups and individually, you’ll enjoy a mix of lectures and seminars as you work through progressive modules, including:

Applying Froebel
Learners beyond the classroom
Wellbeing and Holistic Development

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In Year 3, you’ll have the chance to shape your own studies by conducting research on a self-selected topic. This enables you to explore and develop current knowledge in a chosen area of education and youth studies before you graduate.

Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by a dedicated and passionate team of lecturers and sector professionals.

Distinctive Froebelian approach

Roehampton is internationally renowned for its work in early childhood studies. This course takes a distinctive Froebelian approach to the study of early years, grounded in the following principles:

• A holistic view of babies, young children, their families and the communities they are part of, making links with past, present and future.

• The centrality of play and (outdoor) environments for wellbeing and learning.

• Inclusion and connectedness, and a commitment to social justice in the field of early childhood.

• A commitment to recognising and responding to the individual experiences and understandings of children.

• Continued development of understanding of professionalism and professional reflection and action, linking theory, research and practice.

Our facilities

Enjoy a personal and practical approach to your studies. You’ll work in exceptional learning facilities, including:

Access to the Froebel Archive, containing rare books, toys, and photos, collected over the past 200 years.
The world-class University of Roehampton Library, which is staffed by friendly and dedicated staff who are here to help you. As soon as you join us, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits of our state-of-the-art resources

Assessment

Push yourself further with real-world assignments.

Throughout the course, you’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding, explore ideas in depth and express your creativity, while giving you a taste of practices within the workplace. These include:

Online tests
Presentations
Essays
Practical assessments workshops
Peer-supporting

You’ll leave Roehampton with an in-depth understanding of both the theory and the hands-on applications of working with young children, ready to take the next step.

Career

Shape the future of the education sector.

Graduates can work in child welfare agencies, providing services such as case management, family support, and advocacy for children and families in need.

Education: Graduates can work in secondary schools, or in post-secondary education as guidance counsellors, or educational administrators. They may undertake a Postgraduate QTS course in primary teaching if they wish to, although this course is not primary-focused.
Youth Development: Graduates can work in a variety of organizations that serve young people, such as youth clubs, community centres, or recreational programs.
Non-profit Management: Graduates can work in non-profit organizations that focus on children and youth issues, such as child abuse prevention, youth homelessness, or youth violence prevention.
Careers in the ‘GLAM' sector (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums including heritage sites and arts venues and all cultural institutions with a mission to provide access to knowledge)
Policy and Advocacy: Graduates can work in government agencies, advocacy groups, or think-tanks, developing policies and programs that support children and youth.
Research: Graduates can work in academic or research institutions, conducting research on child and youth development, social policies, and interventions aimed at improving the lives of young people. We would support graduates to take one of our MA programmes to further develop their research skills.

With our BA Education and Youth Studies, you can also continue to postgraduate study – researching topics including SEN, disability and inclusion and more. Or taking courses that prepare you for teaching professions.

If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.

How our careers service supports you

Our Careers team is on hand to help from the start of your studies until after you graduate. Under their guidance you’ll benefit from a wide range of support, including:

CV building
Interview preparation
Mentoring
Industry connections
Work experience
Volunteering opportunities
Job fairs
Introductions to future employers

Open days

Get a real taste of our campus, community and what it’s like to study at Roehampton

Applying

UK Students International Students

Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.

Course subject to curriculum review and validation.

How to apply

Apply via UCAS

Entry requirements

Entry tariff

112 UCAS points (or equivalent)

Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)

We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.

For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.

General entry requirements

UK students

Tuition fees and funding

September 2024 entry tuition fees

Year one fees

UK: £9,250
Placement year: £998

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students.

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.

Course subject to curriculum review and validation.

How to apply

Apply directly

Entry requirements