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Open University Certificate of Higher Education in Childhood and Youth Studies
Open University

Certificate of Higher Education in Childhood and Youth Studies

Online United Kingdom

1 up to 2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

05 Sep 2024

Oct 2024

GBP 7,272 *

Distance Learning

* total cost; part-time at a rate of 60 credits is £3,636 per year

Introduction

Interested in how social, cultural, and psychological influences impact the lives of children and young people? This engaging and wide-ranging interdisciplinary Certificate of Higher Education in Childhood and Youth Studies is for anyone working with children and young people or with a general interest in the field. You’ll investigate policies, practices and issues affecting the lives of children and young people across a range of settings – developing your knowledge, your analytical skills and improving your practice.

Key features

  • Spans the entire childhood age range from 0–18.
  • Topics include child development and child psychology, international childhoods, learning and development.
  • Explores children and young people’s lives from different perspectives alongside students studying and working in different settings.
  • Relevant to a wide range of careers in childcare, education, health, and social care.

Accessibility

Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and Engineering uses a variety of study materials and includes the following elements:

  • Online study – most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
  • Online tutorials
  • Group-work
  • Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
  • Practical work
  • Finding external/third-party material online
  • Accessing online catalogues and databases
  • Assessment in the form of short-answer questions, essays, and examinations
  • Feedback – continuous assessment includes feedback from your tutor and using this to improve your performance
  • Pre-determined schedules – we’ll help you to develop your time-management skills

How long it takes

  • Part-time study - 2 years
  • Full-time study - 1 year
  • Time limit - 7 years
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