The BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology with placement program at the University of Portsmouth is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with a deep understanding of the many factors influencing a child’s life, from social and economic issues to educational frameworks. This includes an in-depth analysis of children's lives in the UK and globally as well. The program integrates criminology, providing insights into the relationship between childhood, youth and crime, from understanding risk factors, exploring theories of deviance, to discussing crime prevention strategies, policy and legislation. The program also includes a placement year which provides students with practical experience and insights into real-world practices, significantly enhancing their employability after graduation. It allows them to apply the theories and skills they have learned during their coursework to a professional setting, gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

The University of Portsmouth is a public university in Portsmouth, England. It is one of only five universities in the South East of England to have been awarded the highest rating of Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework. With around 28,280 students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the university is the 25th largest higher education institution by student enrolments in the United Kingdom. Comprising five faculties, the university offers a wide range of academic disciplines. The university employs approximately 3,500 staff. In the 2023 edition of the Good University Guide – compiled by The Times and Sunday Times – the university ranked 62nd out of the 132 universities in the United Kingdom. In the Times Higher Education REF ranking, the university was ranked third in research power for modern post-1992 universities. Research conducted by the university has a significant global impact; in the latest edition of the Research Excellence Framework, 77 per cent of research submitted by the university was ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent, with impacts across society, health, culture and the environment