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Open University: Childhood and Youth Studies (K32)
| 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 certificate will be attractive to anyone with a personal or professional interest in exploring different aspects of children and young people’s worlds and who wish to develop critical analysis skills. It is relevant for graduates working with children or young people who wish to advance academically and professionally or those with a background 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. It also gives those not currently working with children and young people, the opportunity to move into the profession or move between professions.
Key features of the course - Suitable if you already work with children and young people or hope to move into the profession.
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Explores diverse perspectives on childhood and youth and strategies designed to promote their welfare.
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Examines the links between theory and practice, with a strong emphasis on your own context.
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| 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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