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

This diploma will be attractive to anyone with a personal or professional interest in deepening their understanding and practice of children and young people’s worlds and who wish to develop critical analysis skills. It is relevant if you’re a graduate working with children or young people and want to advance academically and professionally. It would also be suitable if you have 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. If you are not currently working with children and young people, this diploma may allow you to move into the profession or move between occupations.

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