Taught course

Childhood and Youth Studies

Institution
Open University · Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies
Qualifications
PGDip

Entry requirements

Entry requirements vary. For more information and details on how to apply, read more about The Open University's Postgraduate Diploma in Childhood and Youth Studies.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Deepen your understanding and practice of children’s and young people’s lives while developing critical analysis skills. This diploma is particularly relevant for graduates working with children or young people who wish to advance their academic and professional careers. It's also suited to those with backgrounds in childhood and youth studies, youth work, youth justice, sociology, health and social care, social work, nursing, anthropology, psychology, education, and the voluntary sector, including charities and NGOs. Although this diploma doesn't provide professional recognition, it may enable individuals not currently working with children or young people to enter the field or transition between roles.

Why choose this course

  • Covers the theoretical and practice aspects of integrated services for children and young people
  • Explores the changing policy, organisational, personal and professional contexts in which work with children and young people takes place
  • Encourages you to reflect critically on your own and others’ integrated practice
  • Gives you the option to count your previous study towards this qualification, helping you pay less and finish sooner

This diploma is the second stage of a study programme leading to our MA in Childhood and Youth (F55).

Information for international students

This qualification can be studied from anywhere in the world.

Fees and funding

For more information about fees and funding, please visit The Open University website.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PGDip
    part time
    24 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
The Open University
Email
general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Phone
0300 303 5303