Childhood and Youth Studies (T43)

Are you interested in how social, cultural, and psychological influences shape the lives of children and young people? This engaging and wide-ranging interdisciplinary certificate gives you the tools to explore these influences across a variety of real-world contexts. You’ll investigate the policies, practices and issues that affect children and young people across a range of settings – building your knowledge, developing your analytical skills and improving your practice. Whether you're working with children and young people or simply have a general interest in their lives and experiences, this qualification offers a solid introduction into the field.

Key features of the course

• Spans the full age range from 0–24, offering insights into childhood and young adulthood

• Topics include child development and child psychology, international childhoods, and learning and development

• Explores 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

• No work experience needed - practice-focused and ideal for career starters and changers, assessed by assignments and with no exams

This childhood and youth studies certificate has one stage, comprising 120 credits. You’ll study a module that brings together perspectives on the development and lived experience of children and young people from psychology, anthropology and sociology. You’ll also choose a complementary module that fits your needs and interests.