Develop your understanding of the factors influencing and issues facing children and young people in a range of social and cultural contexts. This engaging and wide-ranging interdisciplinary diploma is for anyone working with children and young people or with a general interest in the field. You’ll investigate policies, practices and issues affecting the lives of children and young people across a range of settings – developing your knowledge, your analytical skills and improving your practice.
**Key features of the course**
- Spans the entire childhood age range from early years to youth
- Topics include child development and psychology, international childhoods, research with children, and children’s literature
- Explore children and young people’s lives from different perspectives alongside students studying and working in different settings
- Relevant to a wide range of careers in childcare, education, health and social care
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
This qualification has two stages, each comprising two modules. Each stage includes a compulsory module.
In Stage 1, you’ll study a module that brings together perspectives – on the development of children and young people – from psychology, anthropology and sociology.
In Stage 2, you’ll study a module that explores what it means to be a child in today’s world.
At each stage, you’ll also choose an optional complementary module that fits your needs and interests.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
Deadline are not listed for this Course. This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
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Application Code are not listed for this Course.
Institution code:
O11
Campus Name:
Distance Learning
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.
However, for two of the Stage 1 option modules you’ll need to observe practice in a formal educational setting for children aged 3–12 or you’ll need practice experience in a setting for children aged 0–7. Find out more about these requirements by following the link to our website below.
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