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Open University: Childhood and Youth Studies (E93)
| 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
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 academically and professionally. It is 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. While this diploma does not provide professional recognition, it may allow those not currently working with children or young people to enter the field or transition between roles.
Key features of the course - Covers the theoretical and practice aspects of integrated services for children and young people.
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Explores the changing policy, organisational, personal and professional contexts in which work with children and young people takes place.
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Encourages you to reflect critically on your own and others’ integrated practice.
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Gives you the option to count your previous study towards this qualification, helping you pay less and finish sooner.
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| 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. 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. 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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