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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Childhood and Youth Studies (E93)

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

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the PgDip Childhood and Youth Studies (E93) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in education and teaching. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Deepen your understanding and practice of children’s and young people’s lives while developing critical analysis skills. This diploma is particularly relevant for graduates working with children or young people who wish to advance academically and professionally. It is also suited to 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. 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

Contemporary Childhood and Youth Theories
Policy
Policy Analysis and Service Integration
Critical Reflective Practice with Children and Young People
Child and Youth Development across the Lifespan
Safeguarding
Wellbeing and Resilience
Professional Contexts and Integrated Working
Research Methods and Critical Analysis
Dissertation in Childhood and Youth Studies
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 (2 years)£25,000

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

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

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