Childhood & Youth and Education BA (Hons)

CHILDHOOD & YOUTH

If you're passionate about understanding the lives of children and young people and want to make a positive difference, our Childhood & Youth BA (Hons) gives you the knowledge and skills to explore the issues shaping childhood today. You'll study topics including children's rights, social justice, poverty, inequality, mental health, identity and wellbeing, examining how children's experiences differ across the UK and around the world. 

Taught by a research-informed, value-led and practice-experienced academic team, you'll develop as a confident, reflective and ethically minded graduate. You'll explore childhood and youth through a range of disciplines, including sociology, politics, history, social policy and cultural studies, while building practical research skills that prepare you for your future career. 

Throughout the course, you'll investigate real-world challenges facing children and young people, gaining the critical thinking and analytical skills employers value. Graduates are well prepared for careers across education, youth and community work, local government, health, housing and the voluntary sector, with many choosing to continue their studies through postgraduate qualifications such as Social Work or Teaching. 

EDUCATION

Education has the power to transform lives, shape societies and address some of the world's most pressing challenges. On this degree at Liverpool Hope University, you'll explore how learning influences individuals and communities, while examining the social, cultural, political and economic forces that shape education across the UK and internationally. 

You'll investigate contemporary issues including inequality, inclusion, digital technology, sustainability and social justice, drawing on perspectives from psychology, sociology, philosophy and history. Throughout the course, you'll be encouraged to question assumptions, evaluate evidence and develop your own informed views on the future of education. 

Learning takes place through lectures, seminars, collaborative discussion and independent research, giving you the opportunity to engage with current debates and apply theory to real-world contexts. As you progress, you'll specialise in areas that interest you and complete an independent research project with dedicated academic support. 

Whether you're passionate about improving educational opportunities, influencing policy or understanding how people learn, this degree will equip you with the knowledge, confidence and critical thinking skills to make a difference.