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Childhood Studies (Youthwork Pathway) BA (Hons) top-up
- BA (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 01/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Calderdale College Main Site
- Awarded by:
- The Open University
Course summary
The Childhood Studies (Youthwork Pathway) BA (Hons) top-up is designed for experienced practitioners seeking to complete an honours degree while continuing to work in youthwork, informal education, and related services. This Level 6 programme develops advanced, research-informed understanding of childhood and youth within social, cultural, political, and policy contexts, enabling students to critically analyse and reflect on contemporary youth and community practice.
You will engage with modules such as Becoming a Researcher, Leading Change, and optional units including Youth Justice & Social Policy and Critical Youth Work, exploring issues that shape young people’s lives and the delivery of inclusive, ethical youth services. The programme emphasises independent research, culminating in a dissertation that demonstrates methodological rigour, sustained critical argument, and relevance to professional practice.
Alongside academic study, the course strengthens leadership, reflective practice, and professional capabilities, equipping students to lead quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based approaches in youthwork and informal education settings.
This top-up degree provides a flexible, locally accessible route for practitioners, combining academic challenge with practical relevance. Graduates leave with the knowledge, research expertise, and professional insight needed to advance careers in youth services, community organisations, outreach programmes, or to pursue postgraduate study in youthwork, education, or social policy.
Modules/Highlights:
• Becoming a Researcher
• Leading Change
• Dissertation
• Critical Youth York (optional)
• Youth Justice & Social Policy (optional)
Start Date
September 2026
Progression
On successful completion of the course, students can progress into employment, to roles relating to the childhood and youthwork sector.
Career Opportunities:
Youth Worker, Youth Engagement Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Youth Project Manager
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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
- Course code:
- CYO2
- Institution code:
- C02
- Campus name:
- Calderdale College Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Normally a relevant Level 5 qualification (e.g., Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies / Youthwork / Education / Social Care or equivalent) with 240 credits at Levels 4 and 5.
Relevant professional experience working with children and young people (paid or voluntary), typically within youthwork, informal education, community services, education or related settings.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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