About BA (Honours) Childhood and Youth Studies

What makes young people tick? What shapes and influences childrens development? How can the adults who work with children support them more effectively? Childhood and youth studies is one of the UKs fastest growing academic disciplines. The OU was a pioneer in this field and over the last 15 years has developed an engaging, wide-ranging, interdisciplinary programme for anyone working with children and young people or with a general interest in the field. Youll learn about child development and psychology, international childhoods, research with children, and childrens literature - spanning the entire age range from early years to youth. The BA (Honours) Childhood and Youth Studies will develop your knowledge and analytical skills in relation to policies, practices and issues affecting the lives of children and young people across a range of settings.