BA Childhood & Youth and Early Childhood
About this course
BA (Hons) in Childhood and Youth Studies and Psychology and Education. The course examines childhood through multiple disciplines including sociology, politics, history, social policy and cultural studies. Guest speakers, field visits, and engagement with community organisations feature in the curriculum. Small-group teaching is offered throughout.
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What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 30%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 375 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 76%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Childhood & Youth and Early Childhood at Liverpool Hope University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £29,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Childhood and youth studies.
What do graduates of BA Childhood & Youth and Early Childhood at Liverpool Hope University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Childhood & Youth and Early Childhood at Liverpool Hope University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Childhood & Youth and Early Childhood at Liverpool Hope University?
The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Does BA Childhood & Youth and Early Childhood at Liverpool Hope University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Childhood & Youth and Early Childhood at Liverpool Hope University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.