Childhood Studies (2nd Year Entry)

About this course

Childhood studies is a discipline that takes children and childhood seriously as subjects of academic inquiry, rather than treating young people simply as adults in preparation. It draws on sociology, psychology, social policy, education, and law to examine how childhood is shaped by culture, class, gender, and the institutional structures of family, school, and state. The field asks what children's experience of the world is actually like, what rights and protections they have, and how professional practice can best support their development and wellbeing. At the University of the West of Scotland this three-year full-time programme is available with entry at second year, which means it is designed for students who have already completed relevant study at college or elsewhere and are ready to pick up the degree at a more advanced level. You will engage with child development theory, sa

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 35% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Other Educational Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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