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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)

Childhood and Youth Studies (Q23)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies (Q23) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. What matters in children and young people’s worlds? What influences their development? How can adults working with them support and empower them more effectively? A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Child Development and Psychology
Children's Rights and Social Justice
Digital Lives and Young People
International Childhoods and Global Perspectives
Supporting Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
Childhood
Culture and Literature
Research Methods in Childhood Studies
Contemporary Issues in Youth and Adolescence
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£22,500£26,500
5 years£17,500£25,500£34,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
1%Studying
16%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
63%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Open University offers Childhood and Youth Studies (Q23) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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