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Open University: Childhood and Youth (F55)
| Institution | Open University |
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| Department | The Open University |
| Web | http://www.open.ac.uk |
| general-enquiries@open.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 303 5303 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This postgraduate degree provides an interdisciplinary approach to childhood and youth studies, blending theory, policy, and practice. Ideal for graduate professionals or those looking to move into this field, it enhances understanding and develops practice through global case studies linking theory to practical applications. The programme explores diverse contexts of young lives, policy changes, and critical reflective practice. A flexible dissertation module allows for a small-scale inquiry or extended literature review and research proposal. While it does not provide professional recognition, graduates with backgrounds in Childhood and Youth Studies, Early Years, Education Studies, Social Work, or Health and Social Care will find this degree particularly relevant.
Key features of the course - Equips you with the critical tools to analyse policy and to reflect on your own practice.
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Designed to help you develop professionally and meet the diverse and changing needs of children and young people.
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A strong focus on multi-agency working and inter-professional practice.
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Offers a choice between a small-scale inquiry or an extended literature review and research proposal.
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Gives you the option to count your previous study towards this qualification, helping you pay less and finish sooner.
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| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You must have a bachelors degree from a UK university (or equivalent) to study this course. Your degree can be in any subject, although childhood and youth studies, sociology, health and social care, anthropology, psychology or education are particularly relevant. Please note: It is a legal requirement in the UK, rather than an Open University requirement, that you must obtain Enhanced DBS clearance (or equivalent in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) in order to work with children on the module, Masters multi-disciplinary dissertation: education, childhood and youth (E822). This is the responsibility of you and your employer and not The Open University. If you are in doubt about your eligibility or to find out more, you should contact the relevant agency in the country in which you are proposing to conduct your study for more information. Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 7 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). |
| Location | Distance Learning Online None |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must have a bachelors degree from a UK university (or equivalent) to study this course. Your degree can be in any subject, although childhood and youth studies, sociology, health and social care, anthropology, psychology or education are particularly relevant. Please note: It is a legal requirement in the UK, rather than an Open University requirement, that you must obtain Enhanced DBS clearance (or equivalent in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) in order to work with children on the module, Masters multi-disciplinary dissertation: education, childhood and youth (E822). This is the responsibility of you and your employer and not The Open University. If you are in doubt about your eligibility or to find out more, you should contact the relevant agency in the country in which you are proposing to conduct your study for more information. Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 7 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). |
| Location | Distance Learning Online None |
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