Explore key aspects of children’s and young people’s lives while developing critical analysis skills. This postgraduate certificate is particularly relevant for graduates working with children or young people who want to advance academically and professionally, as well as those with backgrounds in childhood and youth studies, youth work, youth justice, sociology, health and social care, social work, nursing, anthropology, psychology, education, and the voluntary sector, including charities and NGOs. While it does not provide professional recognition, which may require additional stu...
Explore key aspects of children’s and young people’s lives while developing critical analysis skills. This postgraduate certificate is particularly relevant for graduates working with children or young people who want to advance academically and professionally, as well as those with backgrounds in childhood and youth studies, youth work, youth justice, sociology, health and social care, social work, nursing, anthropology, psychology, education, and the voluntary sector, including charities and NGOs. While it does not provide professional recognition, which may require additional study, it offers a strong foundation for those looking to transition into or between professions involving children and young people.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Suitable if you already work with children and young people or hope to move into the profession.<br/><br/><br/>- Explores diverse perspectives on childhood and youth and strategies designed to promote their welfare.<br/><br/><br/>- Examines the links between theory and practice, with a strong emphasis on your own context.<br/>
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Distance-online
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
10/2025
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Distance Learning
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Institution Code
O11
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