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Postgraduate Diploma in Childhood and Youth Studies at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Childhood and Youth Studies deepens understanding and practice of children's and young people's lives while developing critical analysis skills. It is particularly relevant for graduates working with children or young people who wish to advance their academic and professional careers, and suits those from backgrounds in youth work, youth justice, sociology, health and social care, anthropology, psychology, education, and the voluntary sector.

Duration: Part-time distance learning, 120 credits (listed as about 2 years part-time); to be completed within four years  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

120 credits of postgraduate study in childhood and youth studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a bachelors degree from a UK university (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,900 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total module fees for the qualification (England). Source

Duration: Part-time distance learning, 120 credits (listed as about 2 years part-time); to be completed within

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