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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Childhood and Youth Studies (K32)

Open University
None, Unknown
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1 yearDuration
£12,500Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the PgCert Childhood and Youth Studies (K32) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in education and teaching. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Explore key aspects of children’s and young people’s lives while developing critical analysis skills. This postgraduate certificate is particularly relevant for graduates working with children or young people who want to advance academically and professionally, as well as those with backgrounds 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. While it does not provide professional recognition, which may require additional study, it o... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Childhood and Youth: Theoretical Perspectives
Child Development and Wellbeing
Contemporary Issues in Child Protection
Youth Identity and Social Inclusion
Research Methods in Childhood Studies
Policy and Practice in Young People's Services
Critical Analysis of Childhood Cultures
Professional Practice and Reflective Learning
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

£12,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£12,500

Home Student Fee

£12,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
3%Studying
16%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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