This Higher Education in Children and Families certificate at The Open University UK will introduce you to key issues relating to the welfare of children and young people, including how health and social care services and practices are organised.
During your studies you will develop skills of communication, information seeking, analysis, evaluation and knowledge that can be applied to practice in a wide range of settings with children and families. These skills are also highly valued in the world beyond health and social care.
This qualification is applicable to work in a wide variety of health and social care settings, and has been developed in response to feedback from employers and prospective students.
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You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-timeTime limit – 4 years
You’ll start with a broad, general introduction to the experience of giving and receiving care before focusing on interdisciplinary childhood studies – developing your understanding of the fundamentals of child developmental psychology in relation to key issues affecting the 0–18 age group.
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You need the following IELTS score:
Minimum required score:
The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Start practicing IELTS today!Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
