National University of Ireland Galway

Bachelor of Arts (Children's Studies)

Course Overview
The BA (Children's Studies) is an interdisciplinary degree designed to equip students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the lives of children and youth today. This four-year degree draws on expertise from a wide range of areas including the creative arts, literature, law, health, human rights, history, sociology and psychology, and incorporates the optional study of one modern language. Community-based service-learning and inquiry-based learning are embedded across the degree and the third year placement combines valuable practical experience with specific career-orientated goals.