About Childhood And Youth Studies And Psychology BA (joint Hons) in Bangor University
This course course allows you to study Psychology as part of a joint honours degree (50% Psychology, 50% Childhood Studies and Youth).
The Psychology part of the degree covers the investigation of behaviour from infancy to old age, and deals with the biological, social and individual factors that affect human psychology. This course offers you the widest possible choice of modules, which enables you to tailor your study as your interests develop.
For the Childhood and Youth part of the course, you would follow innovative modules led by experienced School of Education staff to develop your understanding of the history of childhood, children’s rights, the nature of childhood and the role of adults working with children in a national, European and international context. You would engage in academic study in the fields of psychology, sociology, social policy, education, health and welfare relating to children’s lives.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
Please read the course descriptions for Childhood and Youth Studies and for Pyschology.
Careers
Psychology is suitable for students who want to follow any of the main psychological professions (clinical psychology, educational psychology, counselling psychology, health psychology, etc). In addition, there are careers open to graduates and postgraduates from any discipline. These include, for example, careers in management training, accountancy, teaching, nursing, social work, the police and the armed forces.
The multi-disciplinary approach of the Childhood and Youth degree offers a broad range of career choices in education and allied professions in the public and private sector, including health, social care, youth and community work. Alternately, some students continue their studies on a Masters programme or apply for a place on a PGCE Primary course. Should you decide to apply for the PGCE Primary course at Bangor, you will be offered an interview, if you meet the entry requirements.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Minimum of 65% in Standard XII school certificate from recognised central or state boards, some courses may require 75% in that subject area, OR Completion of the Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (minimum 3 years in duration)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: Academic 6.0 or 6.5 This must include a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
- PTE: 56 (51) - 62(58).
Bangor University Highlights
Type of University |
Public |
Founded |
1884 |
Rank |
Top 10 UK University for Student Satisfaction (2019) |
Intake Season |
January and September |
Number of Programs available |
250 undergraduate and over 150 graduate |
Academic Departments |
14 |
Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS or equivalent |
Graduate Employment Rate |
93% |
Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and Awards |
Bangor University Cost of Attendance
Bangor University Tuition Fee
Fee for the available programs varies for different courses as per their level and type. Tuition fee for some of the popular courses has been compiled as follows:
Undergraduate Courses
Name of Program |
Tuition Fee (September 2020, in GBP, per year) |
Arts and Humanities |
14,500 |
Business, Economics, Management & Marketing |
14,800 |
Computer Science |
16,300 |
Electronic Engineering |
16,800 |
Nursing |
18,000 |
Law |
14,800 |
Graduate Courses (2020 intake)
Name of Program |
Taught-based programs fee (in GBP, per year) |
Research-based programs fee (in GBP, per year) |
Arts and Humanities |
15,000 |
14,500 |
MBA/ Business Studies |
17,000 |
16,800 |
Computer Science |
16,100 |
17,800 |
Electronic Engineering |
16,800 |
17,800 |
Psychology |
16,800 |
18,300 |
Law |
15,500 |
15,000 |
Cost of living
International students are highly advised to have an idea of the expenses required to survive in a foreign land. While it is difficult to reveal an exact amount required, a rough estimated amount required for accommodation, travel and stay for aspirants looking to study in the UK is around 900 to 1100 GBP, per month for a single student living in Bangor.
A detailed list of expenses would look something like as has been tabulated below:
Type of Expenditure |
Cost (in GBP, per month) |
Meals |
74 |
Transportation |
80 |
Clothing |
42 |
Personal Care |
12 |
Phone and Internet |
27 |