Education, Sociology & Youth Studies
The University has been an educational leader in the Tees Valley for 75 years. We have an excellent reputation for the pre-service and in-service education and professional support we provide in areas of education through short courses and research. Our sociology and youth studies courses focus on some of the most pressing social issues facing individuals and policy makers alike.
Undergraduate Courses
- Advanced Practice in Work with Children and Families (Management), HNC
- Community Development, FdSocSci
- Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons)
- Early Childhood Studies (Top-up degree), BA (Hons)
- Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
- Early Years Sector Endorsed, FdA
- Education Studies, BA (Hons)
- Social Sciences, HND
- Sociology, BSc (Hons)
- Sociology (Community Development) (Top-up award),* BSc (Hons)
- Sociology and Politics, BSc (Hons)
- Sociology with Psychology, BSc (Hons)
- Sociology with Youth Studies, BSc (Hons)
- Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Certificate in Education:
- Working with Young People (Top-up Award), BA (Hons)
- Working with Young People and Young People's Services, FdA
- Youth and Childhood Studies, BSc (Hons)
- Youth and Community Studies, BSc (Hons)
- Youth and Community Studies with Criminology, BSc (Hons)
- Youth and Community Studies with Psychology, BSc (Hons)
- Youth Studies and Youth Work (National Youth Agency Validated), BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate Courses
- Contemporary Issues in Drug Use, MSc
- Digital Technologies for Learning, MSc
- Education, MA
- Professional Qualification in Youth Work (National Youth Agency Validated), MSc
- Social Research Methods, MSc
- Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Professional Graduate Certificate in Education:
Short Courses
- Communication and Engagement, Module:
- Community Development, UCPD
- Dyslexia in Post-Compulsory Education Settings, UCAPD
- Growth and Development in Early Childhood Studies, Module:
- Introducing Youth Support, Module:
- Literary Perspectives on the Image of Childhood, Module:
- Personal Skills in English (Literacy), UCCE
- Personal Skills in Mathematics (Numeracy), UCCE
- Supporting Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities, UCAPD
- Teaching English (Literacy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector, UCPD
- Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Associate Role), UCPD
- Teaching Mathematics (Numeracy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector, UCPD
* Subject to University approval
Note: Some courses may involve regular access to children and/or vulnerable adults. Where this is the case you are legally required to register with the Vetting and Barring Scheme. Further details can be found on the course information and on our legal statements.
Factfile
- Education qualifications to meet the requirements of the Children’s Workforce Development Council
- First UK higher education institution to offer honours degrees in Youth Studies
- Strong links with educators in Sure Start, schools, colleges, voluntary and community sector projects, and private providers
- Sociology and Youth Studies courses noted for their applied and vocational focus with opportunities for accredited voluntary work
- Graduates from Youth Work courses may gain accreditation in Youth Work from the National Youth Agency
- Our extensive portfolio includes courses aimed at both professionals and those wanting to enter the related sectors
- Internationally-regarded research into the lives of children and young people
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