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  Postgraduate Certificate in Childhood and Youth Studies


Online Open University    Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies

Part time October PGCert 1 year part time distance learning
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Childhood and Youth Studies is an exciting programme that delves into the diverse aspects of children and young people's lives. Whether you have a personal or professional interest in this field, this certificate will equip you with critical analysis skills and advance your academic and professional journey. With flexible entry requirements, anyone with a UK bachelor's degree (or equivalent) can apply, regardless of their previous subject of study. The programme offers a range of modules that explore various perspectives on childhood and youth, promoting their welfare. Upon completion, you can continue your studies with a postgraduate diploma and a master's degree. Start your journey today and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.

About the course

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.

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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.

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).


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