This diploma is for you if you work or intend to work with children and young people, or if you have more general interests in the interdisciplinary field of Childhood and Youth Studies. It is particularly suitable for you if you want to deepen your specialist knowledge and understanding of Childhood and Youth studies without undertaking a whole degree, and it’s ideal for professional development.
The diploma combines the two compulsory courses from the Childhood and Youth Studies honours degree and so represents the core learning in this field. You’ll develop a broad understanding of childhood and youth in its social and cultural context. You will know how and why our experiences and understandings of childhood and youth vary so much. You will develop the knowledge and analytical skills to understand and improve policies and practices that affect children and young people in a range of settings, and be able to draw on the skills appropriate to carrying out and reporting on small-scale research projects.
You are strongly advised to study the Level 2 course Childhood (U212) first before studying the Level 3 course Research with children and young people (EK310). You do not have to be working directly with children or young people to complete the assignments within these courses.
There is no time limit for obtaining the required credit points for this qualification.
Although it’s not a vocational qualification in its own right, it is a weighty academic qualification (QAA Intermediate level) and will be relevant for individuals wanting to enter or progress in a Childhood or Youth field.
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For this diploma you require:
| Level 2 compulsory course | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
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60 | Jan 2010 |
| Level 3 compulsory course | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
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60 | Feb 2010 |
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
For this qualification, we do not allow you to count credit for study you have already done elsewhere.
On successful completion of qualifying courses totalling 120 points, you will be awarded the Diploma in Childhood and Youth Studies entitling you to use the letters Dip CYS (Open) after your name.
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
An undergraduate qualification in Childhood and Youth.
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