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

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A 120-credit interdisciplinary distance-learning certificate exploring how social, cultural and psychological influences shape the lives of children and young people. Students investigate policies, practices and issues across a range of settings.

Duration: 120 credits; 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (maximum 7 years)  |  Intake: Next start in 2027/28 academic year (registration opens in March)  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E104), Encountering psychology in context (D120), Exploring perspectives on young children's lives and learning (E109) and Learning and teaching in the primary years (E103).

Career pathways

Builds knowledge, analytical skills and practice for those working with children and young people or with a general interest in the field.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,088 a year (2026/27). Part-time, England fee: 60 credits a year over 2 years; total fee for the qualification GBP 8,176 Source

Intake: Next start in 2027/28 academic year (registration opens in March)

Duration: 120 credits; 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (maximum 7 years)

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