Childhood and Youth Studies (T43)
Open UniversityCourse Overview
The CertHE Childhood and Youth Studies (T43) at Open University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Are you interested in how social, cultural, and psychological influences shape the lives of children and young people? This engaging and wide-ranging interdisciplinary certificate gives you the tools to explore these influences across a variety of real-world contexts. You’ll investigate the policies, practices and issues that affect children and young people across a range of settings – building your knowledge, developing your analytical skills and improving your practice. 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
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,428
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £16,500 | £22,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £17,500 | £25,500 | £34,000 |
UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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