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BA (Honours) Childhood and Youth Studies

3 Years Online Bachelors Program

Open University

Program Overview

What makes young people tick What shapes and influences children's development How can the adults who work with children support them more effectively Childhood and youth studies is one of the UK's fastest growing academic disciplines. The OU is a pioneer in this field and over the last 15 years has developed this wide-ranging interdisciplinary degree for anyone working with children and young people or with a general interest in the field.Spans the entire age range from early years to youth.Topics include child development and psychology, international childhoods, research with children, and children's literatureExplores children and young people's lives from different perspectives alongside students studying and working in different settingsRelevant to a wide range of careers in childcare, education, health and social care

Program Key Stats

£19008



Eligibility Criteria

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5.5

Additional Information & Requirements

However, two of the Stage 1 option modules do have requirements:Learning and teaching in the primary years (E103) -- you'll need to observe practice in a formal educational setting for children aged 3--12.Exploring perspectives on young children's lives and learning (E109) -- you'll need practice experience in a setting for children aged 0--7

Career Options

  • we've put together a list of relevant job titles as a starting point (note that some careers may require further study
  • training and/or work experience beyond your degree):teacher
  • early years teacher
  • youth worker
  • counsellor
  • child psychotherapist
  • play therapist
  • speech therapist
  • advice worker
  • probation officer
  • social worker
  • education welfare officerlearning mentor
  • community development worker

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