About Childhood And Youth Studies With Criminology BA (hons) in University of Portsmouth
If you want to fuse your desire to make a positive impact on children aged 8-18 with a solid understanding of youth justice, this degree is the perfect combination.
On this BA (Hons) Children and Youth Studies with Criminology degree course, you’ll unpack the issues affecting young people and children and get a solid foundation of the criminal justice system.
This degree is ideal preparation for rewarding careers in areas such as youth work and youth justice – and offers a pathway into postgraduate training in Probation.
Careers and opportunities
After the course, you can take your expert skills and knowledge into a rewarding career working with young people and children in the community.
What can you do with a Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology degree?
Areas you can work in include:
- youth work
- social work
- probation
- educational welfare
- health promotion
- teaching
Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. You'll get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Academic qualification equivalents
- If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
- TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
- PTE: 54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.
University of Portsmouth Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
9.9 Lakhs GBP |
| Number of Campuses |
2 - Langstone Campus and University Quarter |
| Percentage of International Students |
26% |
| Total number of Professors |
1,126 academic and Research staff |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
Secured 88% Student Satisfaction |
| Graduate Job Rate |
97.5% |
| International fee |
£11,250 per annum |
| Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D., research and Pathway Courses |
| Mode of Program |
Full time |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£13,900 - £15,900 a year |
University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
| Undergraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Postgraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Accommodation |
£5000 approx |
| Cost of living |
£7000 - £10,000 approx |
| Placement year fee |
£2400 |
