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BA Childhood Studies (Including Placement Year)
About this course
Childhood studies is a vibrant and exciting field which has expanded in recent years to include knowledge from psychology, sociology and psychoanalysis. The BA Childhood Studies at Essex is a unique interdisciplinary degree exploring the social and emotional worlds of children and young people from birth to 25. You’ll deepen your understanding of children’s lives, development, wellbeing, and identity while preparing for careers working directly with children or influencing policy, advocacy, and research that shapes childhood experiences. Childhood Studies is a vibrant and expanding field bringing together ideas from psychoanalysis, psychology, sociology, social work, and the arts and humanities to better understand children’s lives and experiences. You’ll explore how childhood is shaped by culture, society, relationships, and emotional development, while examining the challenges children and young people face today, including inequality, climate change, online media, mental health difficulties, and bullying.
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