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Certificate of Higher Education in Children and Families at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A 120-credit distance-learning certificate developing interest in health and social care in the area of working with children, young people and families. It introduces key issues in the welfare of children and young people and how health and social care services and practices are organised.

Duration: 120 credits; 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (maximum 4 years)  |  Intake: February; October  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Introducing health and social care (K102) and Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E104).

Career pathways

Suited to those working or hoping to work in paid or voluntary roles with children and families; a foundation for further study or work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for 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: February; October

Duration: 120 credits; 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (maximum 4 years)

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