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 0...
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.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Spans the entire childhood age range from 0–24<br/><br/><br/>- Topics include child development and psychology, international childhoods, and research with children and young people<br/><br/><br/>- Explore children and young people’s lives from different perspectives alongside students studying and working in different settings<br/><br/><br/>- Relevant to a wide range of careers in childcare, education, health and social care<br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Distance Learning
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Ireland | £4,960 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £5,088 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Wales | £5,248 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £14,664 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England | £15,568 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, Channel Islands, International | £16,368 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |