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Higher Education in Children and Families, Short Course

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration
The Open University UK
This Higher Education in Children and Families certificate at The Open University UK is ideal if you want to develop your interest in health and social care in the area of work with children, young people and families; and if you’re directly engaged in this area (or hope to be) as a paid or unpaid worker or carer. 
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Overview

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.

Key features of the Higher Education in Children and Families certificate at The Open University UK 

  • Investigates key issues and debates about childhood, child development, child psychology and children’s rights
  • Helps you apply your knowledge and understanding to your own life or work environment
  • Builds a solid foundation for further study

Skills for career development

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.

Career relevance

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.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 24 months
    • Duration description

      Time limit – 4 years

  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    Online
  • More information Go to the programme website

Programme Structure

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.

Courses include:

  • An introduction to health and social care
  • Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology

English Language Requirements

This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.

General Requirements

  • There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
  • At The Open University we believe education should be open to all, so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    6024 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6024 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • EU/EEA

    6024 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6024 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
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Funding

Check the programme website for information about funding options.

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